Lowell, MI Demographics

A map of Lowell's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,653	3,661	88.3%	88.4%
Multiracial	214	205	5.2%	4.9%
Hispanic	208	190	5.0%	4.6%
Native American/Other	47	23	1.1%	0.6%
Black	17	43	0.4%	1.0%
Asian	0	20	0.0%	0.5%

Lowell, Michigan has an estimated population of 4,139, a less than 1% change from the 4,142 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 5.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lowell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lowell is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lowell, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 21.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lowell is ranked the 203rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lowell was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lowell's White Population

3,653 residents of Lowell, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lowell is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Lowell ranks 444th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lowell's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Lowell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.3%.

Lowell is more White than neighboring Clarksville (83.9% White), Forest Hills (87% White), and Cannonsburg (78% White). Lowell is less White than neighboring Saranac (91% White), and Freeport (93.5% White).

Lowell's Black Population

17 residents of Lowell, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lowell is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Lowell ranks 265th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lowell's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.5%. Black residents' share of Lowell's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Lowell is more Black than neighboring Clarksville (0% Black), Forest Hills (0.3% Black), Cannonsburg (0% Black), and Freeport (0% Black). Lowell is less Black than neighboring Saranac (0.9% Black).

Lowell's Asian Population

0 residents of Lowell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lowell is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Lowell ranks 345th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lowell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lowell's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Lowell is less Asian than neighboring Saranac (0.2% Asian), and Forest Hills (5% Asian).

Lowell's Hispanic Population

208 residents of Lowell, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lowell is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Lowell ranks 226th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lowell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lowell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Lowell is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hills (3.3% Hispanic), Cannonsburg (0% Hispanic), and Freeport (4.4% Hispanic). Lowell is less Hispanic than neighboring Saranac (6.2% Hispanic), and Clarksville (12.7% Hispanic).

Lowell's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Lowell, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lowell is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lowell ranks 497th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lowell's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 104.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lowell's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Lowell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saranac (0% Native American/Other), Clarksville (0.7% Native American/Other), Forest Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cannonsburg (0% Native American/Other). Lowell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Freeport (1.3% Native American/Other).

Lowell's Multiracial Population

214 residents of Lowell, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lowell is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lowell ranks 219th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lowell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Lowell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Lowell is more Multiracial than neighboring Saranac (1.6% Multiracial), Clarksville (2.6% Multiracial), Forest Hills (3.7% Multiracial), and Freeport (0.8% Multiracial). Lowell is less Multiracial than neighboring Cannonsburg (22% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.