Lowville, NY

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Lowville Overview

3,534
TOTAL POPULATION
1,620
MALE POPULATION
1,914
FEMALE POPULATION
84.64
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,142
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,591
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,607
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,736
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lowville Zip Codes

Lowville Area Codes

Race in Lowville

The most populous races in Lowville are White / Caucasian (3,204 | 90.7%), Two or more Races (187 | 5.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (137 | 3.9%).
Race in Lowville
Race# Population% Population
Asian70.2%
Black / African American1233.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1373.9%
Native / Alaskan130.4%
White / Caucasian3,20490.7%
Two or more Races1875.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,534100.0%

Ancestry in Lowville

The most populous ancestries reported in Lowville are Irish (597 | 16.9%), German (482 | 13.6%), English (286 | 8.1%), French (219 | 6.2%), and French Canadian (215 | 6.1%), together accounting for 50.9% of all Lowville residents.
Ancestry in Lowville
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1965.6%
Bhutanese10.0%
Canadian1203.4%
Central American110.3%
Dutch290.8%
English2868.1%
European120.3%
French2196.2%
French Canadian2156.1%
German48213.6%
Honduran110.3%
Hungarian310.9%
Indian (Asian)60.2%
Irish59716.9%
Iroquois70.2%
Italian1333.8%
Northern European160.4%
Norwegian320.9%
Polish872.5%
Puerto Rican1263.6%
Russian110.3%
Scandinavian641.8%
Scotch-Irish240.7%
Scottish110.3%
Swiss651.8%
Welsh371.1%
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Immigrants in Lowville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lowville came from Europe (36 | 1.0%), Germany (36 | 1.0%), Western Europe (36 | 1.0%), Latin America (15 | 0.4%), and Central America (11 | 0.3%), together accounting for 3.8% of all Lowville residents.
Immigrants in Lowville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia70.2%
Australia60.2%
Central America110.3%
China60.2%
Eastern Asia70.2%
Europe361.0%
Germany361.0%
Guyana40.1%
Honduras110.3%
Japan10.0%
Latin America150.4%
Oceania60.2%
South America40.1%
Western Europe361.0%
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Sex and Age in Lowville

Sex and Age in Lowville

The most populous age groups in Lowville are 25 to 29 Years (178 | 11.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (271 | 14.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lowville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (4.2%)89 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years63 (3.9%)92 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years112 (6.9%)99 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years114 (7.0%)128 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years169 (10.4%)271 (14.2%)
25 to 29 Years178 (11.0%)123 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years56 (3.5%)94 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years89 (5.5%)122 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years81 (5.0%)139 (7.3%)
45 to 49 Years89 (5.5%)129 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years98 (6.0%)48 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years162 (10.0%)113 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years87 (5.4%)135 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years80 (4.9%)74 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years86 (5.3%)86 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years28 (1.7%)58 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years15 (0.9%)8 (0.4%)
85 Years and over45 (2.8%)106 (5.5%)
Total1,620 (100.0%)1,914 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lowville

Median Family Size in Lowville

The median family size in Lowville is 2.80 persons per family, with single male/father families (48 | 4.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (657 | 67.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lowville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple657 (67.2%)2.74
Single Male/Father48 (4.9%)2.98
Single Female/Mother272 (27.8%)2.93
Total Families977 (100.0%)2.80

Median Household Size in Lowville

The median household size in Lowville is 2.32 persons per household, with single male/father households (48 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.92 persons per household. non-family households (510 | 34.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lowville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple657 (44.2%)2.74
Single Male/Father48 (3.2%)3.92
Single Female/Mother272 (18.3%)3.29
Non-family510 (34.3%)1.10
Total Households1,487 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lowville

Out of a total of 1,487 households in Lowville, 977 (65.7%) are family households, while 510 (34.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 487, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 460.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lowville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-460 (30.9%)
2-Person Households487 (32.8%)50 (3.4%)
3-Person Households168 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households190 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households76 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households56 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total977 (65.7%)510 (34.3%)

Female Fertility in Lowville

Fertility by Age in Lowville

Female Fertility by Age in Lowville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lowville

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lowville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lowville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lowville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lowville

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lowville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lowville

Income Overview in Lowville

Per Capita Income in Lowville is $30,142, while median incomes of families and households are $75,591 and $55,607 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,534$30,142
Median Family Income977$75,591
Mean Family Income977$89,292
Median Household Income1,487$55,607
Mean Household Income1,487$73,559
Income Deficit977$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,53424.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,53475.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,5340.43

Earnings by Sex in Lowville

Average Earnings in Lowville are $31,640, $35,000 for men and $26,271 for women, a difference of 24.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Lowville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male934 (50.0%)$35,000
Female934 (50.0%)$26,271
Total1,868 (100.0%)$31,640

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lowville

The most common earnings brackets in Lowville are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (141 | 15.1%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (106 | 11.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lowville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less49 (5.2%)85 (9.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (0.4%)35 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49960 (6.4%)66 (7.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99931 (3.3%)10 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4996 (0.6%)72 (7.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99910 (1.1%)48 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49921 (2.2%)55 (5.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99931 (3.3%)27 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (0.5%)39 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999141 (15.1%)65 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99996 (10.3%)86 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99939 (4.2%)106 (11.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99978 (8.4%)29 (3.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99967 (7.2%)35 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)28 (3.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99970 (7.5%)32 (3.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)58 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999129 (13.8%)58 (6.2%)
$100,000+84 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total934 (100.0%)934 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lowville

Average earnings in Lowville are $42,022 for men and $31,250 for women, a difference of 25.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,500, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,224. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $82,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $13,295.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lowville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,224$0
High School Diploma$38,527$13,295
College or Associate's Degree$41,397$27,417
Bachelor's Degree$77,500$32,199
Graduate Degree--
Total$42,022$31,250

Family Income in Lowville

Family Income Brackets in Lowville

According to the Lowville family income data, there are 230 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lowville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000313.2%
$10,000 to $14,99980.8%
$15,000 to $24,999929.4%
$25,000 to $34,999414.2%
$35,000 to $49,99913113.4%
$50,000 to $74,99916817.2%
$75,000 to $99,99923023.5%
$100,000 to $149,99916817.2%
$150,000 to $199,999868.8%
$200,000+222.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lowville

4-person families (200 | 20.5%) account for the highest median family income in Lowville with $82,833 per family, while 2-person families (495 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $40,117 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lowville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families495 (50.7%)$80,234
3-Person Families196 (20.1%)$75,321
4-Person Families200 (20.5%)$82,833
5-Person Families52 (5.3%)$0
6-Person Families34 (3.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total977 (100.0%)$75,591

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lowville

The median family income in Lowville is $75,591, with families comprising no earners (116) having the highest median family income of $90,234, while families with 1 earner (273) have the lowest median family income of $47,974, accounting for 11.9% and 27.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lowville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners116 (11.9%)$90,234
1 Earner273 (27.9%)$47,974
2 Earners479 (49.0%)$81,172
3+ Earners109 (11.2%)$76,571
Total977 (100.0%)$75,591

Household Income in Lowville

Household Income Brackets in Lowville

With 288 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Lowville, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 22 households (1.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lowville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000674.5%
$10,000 to $14,999573.8%
$15,000 to $24,99918412.4%
$25,000 to $34,999765.1%
$35,000 to $49,99928819.4%
$50,000 to $74,99926517.8%
$75,000 to $99,99922515.1%
$100,000 to $149,99921614.5%
$150,000 to $199,999865.8%
$200,000+221.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lowville

The median household income in Lowville is $55,607, with the highest median household income of $72,452 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 393 households (26.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 131 households (8.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lowville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years131 (8.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years393 (26.4%)$72,452
45 to 64 Years586 (39.4%)$44,107
65+ Years377 (25.4%)$50,729
Total1,487 (100.0%)$55,607

Poverty in Lowville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lowville

With 11.5% poverty level for males and 19.3% for females among the residents of Lowville, 6 to 11 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 43 males (46.7%) and 10 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lowville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (19.1%)78 (87.6%)
5 Years2 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years43 (46.7%)12 (8.6%)
12 to 14 Years18 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years36 (16.3%)116 (34.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)53 (24.4%)
35 to 44 Years14 (8.6%)31 (11.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)16 (9.0%)
55 to 64 Years44 (17.7%)23 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years13 (7.8%)23 (14.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (3.5%)
Total183 (11.5%)368 (19.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lowville

According to the poverty statistics in Lowville, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lowville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (80.9%)11 (12.4%)
5 Years13 (86.7%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years49 (53.3%)127 (91.4%)
12 to 14 Years43 (70.5%)38 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years185 (83.7%)224 (65.9%)
25 to 34 Years222 (100.0%)164 (75.6%)
35 to 44 Years149 (91.4%)230 (88.1%)
45 to 54 Years185 (100.0%)161 (91.0%)
55 to 64 Years205 (82.3%)225 (90.7%)
65 to 74 Years153 (92.2%)137 (85.6%)
75 Years and over88 (100.0%)166 (96.5%)
Total1,406 (88.5%)1,539 (80.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lowville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lowville show that 1.2% or 8 of the total 657 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.0%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lowville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children394 (98.0%)8 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total649 (98.8%)8 (1.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lowville

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lowville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)44 (30.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (17.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)46 (75.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)102 (37.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lowville

The poverty data for Lowville shows that 8 of the married-couple family households (1.2%) and 102 of the single-parent households (31.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (2.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 household (75.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lowville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (2.0%)44 (28.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (11.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)46 (75.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (1.2%)102 (31.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Lowville

Employment by Class of Employer in Lowville

Among the 1,570 employed individuals in Lowville, private company employees (851 | 54.2%), local government employees (404 | 25.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (88 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lowville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees85154.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)231.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)744.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations885.6%
Local Government Employees40425.7%
State Government Employees553.5%
Federal Government Employees754.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,570100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lowville

According to the labor force statistics for Lowville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,962), 58.6% or 1,736 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.6% or 132 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 89.8% or 327 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 39.0% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lowville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years82 (42.5%)32 (39.0%)
20 to 24 Years290 (65.9%)52 (17.9%)
25 to 29 Years227 (75.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years128 (85.3%)12 (9.4%)
35 to 44 Years324 (75.2%)18 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years327 (89.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years145 (52.7%)23 (15.9%)
60 to 64 Years95 (42.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years119 (36.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,736 (58.6%)132 (7.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lowville

According to labor force statistics for Lowville, 71.5% of individuals (1,246) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,743) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 54 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.6% or 319 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.2% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lowville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School143 (73.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma228 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree556 (82.2%)37 (5.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher319 (84.6%)27 (7.2%)
Total1,246 (71.5%)75 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lowville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lowville are Community & Social Service (286 | 18.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (179 | 11.5%), Education Instruction & Library (169 | 10.8%), Management (92 | 5.9%), and Health Technologists (89 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lowville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lowville, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (97.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (81.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lowville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management61 (66.3%)31 (33.7%)
Business & Financial58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 66 (23.1%)220 (76.9%)
Education, Arts & Media55 (71.4%)22 (28.6%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (3.0%)164 (97.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6 (18.8%)26 (81.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating47 (26.3%)132 (73.7%)
Health Technologists47 (52.8%)42 (47.2%)
Total (Category)275 (41.8%)383 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)764 (48.8%)800 (51.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lowville are Healthcare Support (92 | 5.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (87 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (50 | 3.2%), and Personal Care & Service (39 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Lowville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lowville, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (67.8%), Healthcare Support (44.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (26.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (74.0%), and Healthcare Support (55.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lowville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support41 (44.6%)51 (55.4%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving59 (67.8%)28 (32.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13 (26.0%)37 (74.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total (Category)113 (42.2%)155 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)764 (48.8%)800 (51.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lowville are Sales & Related (190 | 12.1%), and Office & Administration (152 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lowville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lowville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related73 (38.4%)117 (61.6%)
Office & Administration19 (12.5%)133 (87.5%)
Total (Category)92 (26.9%)250 (73.1%)
Total (Overall)764 (48.8%)800 (51.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lowville are Construction & Extraction (103 | 6.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (53 | 3.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lowville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lowville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)764 (48.8%)800 (51.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lowville are Production (72 | 4.6%), Material Moving (40 | 2.6%), and Transportation (28 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lowville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lowville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving28 (70.0%)12 (30.0%)
Total (Category)128 (91.4%)12 (8.6%)
Total (Overall)764 (48.8%)800 (51.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lowville

Employment Industries in Lowville

The major employment industries in Lowville include Educational Services (298 | 19.1%), Retail Trade (269 | 17.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (213 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (153 | 9.8%), and Construction (141 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Lowville

Employment Industries by Sex in Lowville

The Lowville industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Educational Services (90.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lowville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing100 (65.4%)53 (34.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade76 (28.2%)193 (71.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific19 (63.3%)11 (36.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Educational Services28 (9.4%)270 (90.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance41 (19.3%)172 (80.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration108 (87.1%)16 (12.9%)
Total764 (48.8%)800 (51.1%)

Education in Lowville

School Enrollment in Lowville

The most common levels of schooling among the 769 students in Lowville are college / undergraduate (247 | 32.1%), high school (184 | 23.9%), and middle school (173 | 22.5%).
School Enrollment in Lowville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten202.6%
Elementary School12716.5%
Middle School17322.5%
High School18423.9%
College / Undergraduate24732.1%
Graduate / Professional182.3%
Total769100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lowville

Out of a total of 769 students who are enrolled in schools in Lowville, 55 (7.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 714 (92.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 53 (22.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 120 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lowville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds71 (97.3%)2 (2.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds188 (78.0%)53 (22.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total714 (92.8%)55 (7.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lowville

Education (206 | 37.5%), psychology (57 | 10.4%), visual & performing arts (53 | 9.7%), arts & humanities (50 | 9.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (45 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 549 individuals in Lowville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lowville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics40.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural458.2%
Physical & Health Sciences254.5%
Psychology5710.4%
Social Sciences183.3%
Engineering71.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology193.5%
Business152.7%
Education20637.5%
Literature & Languages162.9%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts539.7%
Communications346.2%
Arts & Humanities509.1%
Total549100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lowville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lowville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lowville are males with 2 vehicles (357, accounting for 44.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (288, making up 46.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lowville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle24 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle173 (21.7%)222 (29.2%)
2 Vehicles357 (44.8%)288 (37.8%)
3 Vehicles124 (15.6%)129 (17.0%)
4 Vehicles119 (14.9%)122 (16.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total797 (100.0%)761 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lowville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lowville are less than 5 minutes (431 commuters, 29.6%), 5 to 9 minutes (331 commuters, 22.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (168 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Lowville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes43129.6%
5 to 9 Minutes33122.7%
10 to 14 Minutes1057.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1047.1%
20 to 24 Minutes16811.5%
25 to 29 Minutes714.9%
30 to 34 Minutes40.3%
35 to 39 Minutes100.7%
40 to 44 Minutes855.8%
45 to 59 Minutes1288.8%
60 to 89 Minutes201.4%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lowville

The most common commute times in Lowville are 5 to 9 minutes (162 commuters, 22.7%) for males and less than 5 minutes (279 commuters, 37.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lowville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes152 (21.3%)279 (37.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes162 (22.7%)169 (22.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes83 (11.6%)22 (3.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes72 (10.1%)32 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes20 (2.8%)148 (19.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes71 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes4 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes57 (8.0%)28 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes73 (10.2%)55 (7.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes20 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lowville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lowville are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (122, 17.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (231, 31.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lowville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM58 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM66 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM44 (6.2%)21 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM33 (4.6%)29 (3.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM122 (17.1%)55 (7.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM18 (2.5%)144 (19.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM92 (12.9%)188 (25.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM83 (11.6%)231 (31.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM68 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)61 (8.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM91 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM29 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total714 (100.0%)743 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lowville

Occupancy by Ownership in Lowville

Of the total 1,487 dwellings in Lowville, owner-occupied units account for 876 (58.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 611 (41.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lowville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units87658.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units61141.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,487100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lowville

Occupancy by Household Size in Lowville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household46030.9%
2-Person Household53736.1%
3-Person Household16811.3%
4+ Person Household32221.6%
Total Housing Units1,487100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lowville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lowville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household243 (52.8%)217 (47.2%)
2-Person Household333 (62.0%)204 (38.0%)
3-Person Household140 (83.3%)28 (16.7%)
4+ Person Household160 (49.7%)162 (50.3%)
Total Housing Units876 (58.9%)611 (41.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lowville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lowville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School71 (54.2%)60 (45.8%)
High School Diploma172 (44.9%)211 (55.1%)
College/Associate Degree331 (60.2%)219 (39.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher302 (71.4%)121 (28.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lowville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lowville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years36024.2%
35 to 44 Years16411.0%
45 to 54 Years24016.1%
55 to 64 Years34623.3%
65 to 74 Years17311.6%
75 to 84 Years644.3%
85 Years and Over1409.4%
Total1,487100.0%

Housing Finances in Lowville

Median Income by Occupancy in Lowville

Median Income by Occupancy in Lowville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied876 (58.9%)$76,078
Renter-Occupied611 (41.1%)$42,528
Average1,487 (100.0%)$55,607

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lowville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lowville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)38 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99913 (1.5%)16 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99910 (1.1%)47 (7.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99958 (6.6%)35 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99939 (4.4%)53 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99927 (3.1%)49 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999177 (20.2%)112 (18.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99989 (10.2%)176 (28.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999161 (18.4%)64 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999194 (22.2%)21 (3.4%)
$150,000 or more108 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total876 (100.0%)611 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lowville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lowville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30025 (2.9%)14 (2.3%)
$300 to $499147 (16.8%)97 (15.9%)
$500 to $799104 (11.9%)271 (44.4%)
$800 to $999160 (18.3%)37 (6.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499187 (21.3%)144 (23.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999117 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499132 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9994 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total876 (100.0%)611 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lowville

Housing Structures in Lowville

Housing Structures in Lowville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached92161.9%
Single Unit, Attached281.9%
2 Unit Apartments1077.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments26317.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments926.2%
10 or more Apartments724.8%
Mobile Home / Other40.3%
Total1,487100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lowville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lowville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached830 (90.1%)91 (9.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments42 (16.0%)221 (84.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total876 (58.9%)611 (41.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lowville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lowville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)23 (3.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)92 (15.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms155 (17.7%)305 (49.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms340 (38.8%)81 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms381 (43.5%)110 (18.0%)
Total876 (100.0%)611 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lowville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lowville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas658 (75.1%)329 (53.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (1.5%)28 (4.6%)
Electricity40 (4.6%)135 (22.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene140 (16.0%)95 (15.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels25 (2.9%)24 (3.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total876 (100.0%)611 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lowville

Household Vehicle Usage in Lowville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle47 (5.4%)104 (17.0%)
1 Vehicle198 (22.6%)308 (50.4%)
2 Vehicles397 (45.3%)94 (15.4%)
3 or more Vehicles234 (26.7%)105 (17.2%)
Total876 (100.0%)611 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lowville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lowville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units321555
Median Property Value$144,200$150,200
Median Household Income$49,728$82
Monthly Housing Costs$490$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,816$7

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lowville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lowville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00021 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99976 (23.7%)90 (16.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999218 (67.9%)449 (80.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (1.9%)16 (2.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total321 (100.0%)555 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lowville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lowville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013 (4.1%)16 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99943 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9997 (2.2%)64 (11.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999100 (31.1%)20 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (6.2%)77 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99968 (21.2%)69 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99944 (13.7%)93 (16.8%)
$150,000 or more26 (8.1%)150 (27.0%)
Total321 (100.0%)555 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lowville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lowville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x178 (55.4%)88,011 (15,857.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x17 (5.3%)287 (51.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x52 (16.2%)99 (17.8%)
4.0x or more74 (23.1%)36 (6.5%)
Total321 (100.0%)555 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lowville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lowville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49915 (4.7%)61 (11.0%)
$800 to $1,499267 (83.2%)61 (11.0%)
Total321 (100.0%)555 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lowville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lowville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lowville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years545 (99.6%)2 (0.4%)
19 to 25 Years644 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years212 (93.4%)15 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years396 (93.4%)28 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years336 (92.8%)26 (7.2%)
55 to 64 Years497 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years317 (97.2%)9 (2.8%)
75 Years and older260 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,386 (97.7%)80 (2.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lowville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lowville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen545 (99.6%)2 (0.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen644 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lowville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lowville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000530 (98.3%)9 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999821 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999661 (94.4%)39 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999547 (99.6%)2 (0.4%)
$100,000 and over762 (96.2%)30 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lowville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lowville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 699 (55.3%)105 (58.7%)
6 to 18 Years273 (49.9%)337 (61.6%)
19 to 25 Years383 (59.5%)303 (47.0%)
25 to 34 Years90 (39.7%)122 (53.7%)
35 to 44 Years195 (46.0%)211 (49.8%)
45 to 54 Years134 (37.0%)235 (64.9%)
55 to 64 Years220 (44.3%)296 (59.6%)
65 to 74 Years317 (97.2%)201 (61.7%)
75 Years and over260 (100.0%)196 (75.4%)
Total1,971 (56.9%)2,006 (57.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lowville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lowville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years45 (19.2%)11 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years105 (26.3%)62 (11.1%)
35 to 64 Years118 (19.8%)91 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years53 (31.9%)48 (30.0%)
75 Years and over60 (68.2%)128 (74.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lowville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lowville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (10.8%)14 (8.7%)
75 Years and over43 (48.9%)55 (32.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lowville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (12.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (4.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lowville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years45 (19.2%)11 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years105 (26.3%)62 (11.1%)
35 to 64 Years29 (4.9%)40 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (4.2%)35 (21.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)53 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lowville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years81 (13.6%)65 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years40 (24.1%)48 (30.0%)
75 Years and over17 (19.3%)86 (50.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lowville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (5.1%)11 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (2.2%)14 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (19.3%)57 (33.1%)

Technology Access in Lowville

Computing Device Access in Lowville

Computing Device Access in Lowville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,10874.5%
Smartphone1,12675.7%
Tablet97165.3%
No Computing Device20313.7%
Total1,487100.0%

Internet Access in Lowville

Internet Access in Lowville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet171.1%
Broadband Home1,03869.8%
Cellular Data Only22815.3%
Satellite Internet906.0%
No Internet20213.6%
Total1,487100.0%

Lowville Summary

Lowville is a town located in Lewis County, New York, United States. The population was 3,741 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Lewis County. The town is named after Nicholas Low, an early settler.

Geography

Lowville is located in the northwest corner of Lewis County, bordered to the north by Jefferson County and to the west by Oneida County. The Black River flows through the town, entering from the north and exiting to the south.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 57.2sqmi, of which 56.9sqmi is land and 0.3sqmi, or 0.50%, is water.

History

The area that is now Lowville was first settled around 1797. The town of Lowville was formed in 1802 from the town of Turin in Oneida County. The town was named after Nicholas Low, an early settler.
Lowville was the site of the first county seat of Lewis County, which was established in 1805. The county seat was moved to Martinsburg in 1813, but was returned to Lowville in 1817.

Economy

Lowville is the economic center of Lewis County. The town is home to several large employers, including Lowville Producers Dairy Cooperative, a large dairy cooperative, and Lowville Medical Associates, a medical practice.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,741 people, 1,521 households, and 990 families residing in the town. The population density was 65.9 people per square mile (25.4/km^2). There were 1,717 housing units at an average density of 30.2 per square mile (11.7/km^2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.90% White, 0.30% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.
There were 1,521 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,958, and the median income for a family was $41,944. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $21,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lowville?
Total Population of Lowville is 3,534.
What is the Total Male Population of Lowville?
Total Male Population of Lowville is 1,620.
What is the Total Female Population of Lowville?
Total Female Population of Lowville is 1,914.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lowville?
There are 84.64 Males per 100 Females in Lowville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lowville?
There are 118.15 Females per 100 Males in Lowville.
What is the Median Population Age in Lowville?
Median Population Age in Lowville is 38.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lowville
Average Family Size in Lowville is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lowville
Average Household Size in Lowville is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lowville?
Per Capita income in Lowville is $30,142.
What is the Median Family Income in Lowville?
Median Family Income in Lowville is $75,591.
What is the Median Household income in Lowville?
Median Household Income in Lowville is $55,607.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lowville?
Income or Wage Gap in Lowville is 24.9%.
Women in Lowville earn 75.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lowville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lowville is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lowville?
There are 1,736 People in the Labor Forcein in Lowville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lowville?
58.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Lowville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lowville?
Unemployment Rate in Lowville is 7.6%.