Lowell,_Kansas Latitude and Longitude:
37°03′03″N 94°42′11″W / 37.05083°N 94.70306°W / 37.05083; -94.70306
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Lowell, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Cherokee County (legend)
KDOT map of Cherokee County ( legend)
Lowell is located in Kansas
Lowell
Lowell
Lowell is located in the United States
Lowell
Lowell
Coordinates: 37°03′03″N 94°42′11″W / 37.05083°N 94.70306°W / 37.05083; -94.70306 [1]
CountryUnited States
State Kansas
County Cherokee
Elevation
[1]
827 ft (252 m)
Population
 ( 2020) [2]
 • Total244
Time zone UTC-6 ( CST)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66713, 66739
Area code 620
FIPS code20-43050
GNIS ID2630053 [1]

Lowell is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 244. [2]

History

A post office was opened in Lowell in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. [3]

Geography

Lowell is located in southeastern Cherokee County near the southeastern corner of Kansas. It is bordered to the north by the Spring River, a tributary of the Neosho River. Across the river is the community of Riverton. Baxter Springs is 4 miles (6 km) by road to the southwest.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.Note %±
2010283—
2020244−13.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Lowell as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 244 people, 83 households, and 54 families in Lowell. [4] [5] The population density was 777.1 per square mile (300.0/km2). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 321.7 per square mile (124.2/km2). [5] [6] The racial makeup was 86.48% (211) white or European American (85.66% non-Hispanic white), 0.82% (2) black or African-American, 4.1% (10) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.41% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 8.2% (20) from two or more races. [7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.23% (3) of the population. [8]

Of the 83 households, 37.3% had children under the age of 18; 39.8% were married couples living together; 19.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.5% of households consisted of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [5] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.9. [9] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 23.8% of the population. [10]

18.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. [5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 86.9 males. [5]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $34,435 (with a margin of error of +/- $21,710) and the median family income was $83,854 (+/- $26,280). [11] The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,097 (+/- $11,195). [12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lowell, Kansas
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Lowell, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  4. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Cherokee County, Kansas

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