Lowell, Massachusetts

Detailed report on the large city located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts (MA).

Lowell, MA is classified as a city by the U.S. Census Bureau and is located in Middlesex county. The average number of disabilities per resident is far higher than most other cities in this state. The majority of disabilities in Lowell fall under the categories of employment (26%), go-outside-home (23%), and physical (20%).

In Middlesex County, roughly 92% of all residents and 94% of children under 18 had some sort of health insurance coverage. On average, people in this county are covered with health insurance as often as in most other cities in Massachusetts. Children in this state, on average, have about the same amount of health insurance coverage as most others in this state.

Overall Health Rating

No ReviewsNo ReviewsNo ReviewsNo ReviewsNo Reviews
Based Upon 0 User Reviews | Review Now! Review Now! | Discuss Now! Discuss Now!

Dialysis Centers Per Capita

The number of dialysis centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Lowell
0.19 per 10,000 residents (1 per 52,584 residents)
Massachusetts
0.12 per 10,000 residents (1 per 85,799 residents)
United States
0.17 per 10,000 residents (1 per 58,229 residents)

Doctors Per Capita

The number of doctors that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more physicians exist for the same number of people.

Lowell
46.02 per 10,000 residents (1 per 217 residents)
Massachusetts
60.77 per 10,000 residents (1 per 165 residents)
United States
31.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 318 residents)

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Per Capita

The number of rehab centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Lowell
0.38 per 10,000 residents (1 per 26,292 residents)
Massachusetts
0.34 per 10,000 residents (1 per 29,124 residents)
United States
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 24,896 residents)

Home Care Agencies Per Capita

The number of home care agencies that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more agencies exist for the same number of people.

Lowell
0.19 per 10,000 residents (1 per 52,584 residents)
Massachusetts
0.20 per 10,000 residents (1 per 50,390 residents)
United States
0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,020 residents)

Pharmacies & Medical Suppliers Per Capita

The number of pharmacies and medical suppliers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more suppliers exist for the same number of people.

Lowell
1.43 per 10,000 residents (1 per 7,011 residents)
Massachusetts
2.72 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,672 residents)
United States
3.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,120 residents)

Hospitals Per Capita

The number of hospitals that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Lowell
0.19 per 10,000 residents (1 per 52,584 residents)
Massachusetts
0.10 per 10,000 residents (1 per 96,198 residents)
United States
0.15 per 10,000 residents (1 per 65,024 residents)

Nursing Homes Per Capita

The number of nursing homes that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Lowell
0.95 per 10,000 residents (1 per 10,517 residents)
Massachusetts
0.70 per 10,000 residents (1 per 14,236 residents)
United States
0.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 17,773 residents)

Insurance Coverage

The percentage of the population that is insured regardless of age. Information is only available down to a county level.

Middlesex County
92.2%
Massachusetts
90.6%
United States
85.8%

Insurance Coverage Under 18

The percentage of the population that is insured that is under the age of 18. Information is only available down to a county level.

Middlesex County
94.2%
Massachusetts
94.2%
United States
88.1%

Disabilities Per Capita

The number of disabilities that exist, on average, per resident. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Lowell
0.39 per resident (1 per 2.55 residents)
Massachusetts
0.30 per resident (1 per 3.36 residents)
United States
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.16 residents)

Disabilities

A breakdown of specific types of disabilities. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Sensory
3,632 (8.8%)
Physical
8,046 (19.5%)
Mental
6,532 (15.8%)
Self-care
2,848 (6.9%)
Go-outside-home
9,511 (23.1%)
Employment
10,666 (25.9%)

People

Top

In 2000, Lowell had a total population of 105,167 which was largely located in urban areas. The city's population consisted of 28,341 children and 11,313 seniors. The number of married adults is noticeably lower than most other cities.

Racially, Lowell is comprised mostly of individuals who classified themselves as white and asian. Overall, the city has an average amount of racial diversity with most of the population comprising of a few races.

An above average portion of the city's population (62%) were born in this state. The number of foreign born individuals (people born in another county whos' parents were not citizens) that reside in this city is far greater than most other cities in Massachusetts (22% vs 12% average).

Total Population

The total number of residents regardless of age.

Lowell
105,167
Massachusetts
6,349,097
United States
281,421,906

Males

The total number of male residents regardless of age.

Lowell
51,807 (49.3%)
Massachusetts
3,058,816 (48.2%)
United States
138,053,563 (49.1%)

Females

The total number of female residents regardless of age.

Lowell
53,360 (50.7%)
Massachusetts
3,290,281 (51.8%)
United States
143,368,343 (50.9%)

Median Age

The age that 50% of the population is over and 50% of the population is under.

Lowell
31.4
Massachusetts
36.5
United States
35.3

Children

The total number of residents that are under the age of 18.

Lowell
28,341 (26.9%)
Massachusetts
1,500,064 (23.6%)
United States
72,293,812 (25.7%)

Adults

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 18 and under the age of 65.

Lowell
65,513 (62.3%)
Massachusetts
3,988,871 (62.8%)
United States
174,136,341 (61.9%)

Seniors

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 65.

Lowell
11,313 (10.8%)
Massachusetts
860,162 (13.5%)
United States
34,991,753 (12.4%)

Married

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now married. Percentage refers to total population.

Lowell
37,863 (36.0%)
Massachusetts
2,732,482 (43.0%)
United States
125,000,493 (44.4%)

Divorced

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now divorced. Percentage refers to total population.

Lowell
7,574 (7.2%)
Massachusetts
422,950 (6.7%)
United States
21,560,308 (7.7%)

White (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as white.

Lowell
72,145 (68.6%)
Massachusetts
5,367,286 (84.5%)
United States
211,460,626 (75.1%)

African-American (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as african-american.

Lowell
4,423 (4.2%)
Massachusetts
343,454 (5.4%)
United States
34,658,190 (12.3%)

Asian (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as asian.

Lowell
17,371 (16.5%)
Massachusetts
238,124 (3.8%)
United States
10,242,998 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaskan (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as american indian or alaskan.

Lowell
256 (0.2%)
Massachusetts
15,015 (0.2%)
United States
2,475,956 (0.9%)

Pacific Islander (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as pacific islander.

Lowell
38 (0.0%)
Massachusetts
2,489 (0.0%)
United States
398,835 (0.1%)

Mixed (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as being two or more races.

Lowell
4,121 (3.9%)
Massachusetts
146,005 (2.3%)
United States
6,826,228 (2.4%)

Other (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as none of the above race categories.

Lowell
6,813 (6.5%)
Massachusetts
236,724 (3.7%)
United States
15,359,073 (5.5%)

Hispanic (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as hispanic. NOTE: This race is included in the races above. Totals including this metric will be more than 100% of the population.

Lowell
14,734 (14.0%)
Massachusetts
428,729 (6.8%)
United States
35,305,818 (12.5%)

Born in Massachusetts

The total number of residents that were born in the same state that they current reside in.

Lowell
65,411 (62.2%)
Massachusetts
4,196,702 (66.1%)
United States
168,729,388 (60.0%)

Foreign Born

The total number of residents that were born in foreign countries that were not a child of a citizen.

Lowell
23,267 (22.1%)
Massachusetts
772,983 (12.2%)
United States
31,107,889 (11.1%)

Families

Top

Lowell has 23,982 families with an average of 3.35 members per family which is close to the state average. The majority of families are comprised of a married couple (63%) and children over the age of eighteen (46%).

Total Families

The total number of families.

Lowell
23,982
Massachusetts
1,576,696
United States
71,787,347

Average Family Size

The average number of members in each family.

Lowell
3.35
Massachusetts
3.11
United States
3.14

Married Couple Families

The total number of families thats parents were a married couple.

Lowell
15,202 (63.4%)
Massachusetts
1,197,917 (76.0%)
United States
54,493,232 (75.9%)

Single Mom Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single mom.

Lowell
6,602 (27.5%)
Massachusetts
289,944 (18.4%)
United States
12,900,103 (18.0%)

Single Dad Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single dad.

Lowell
2,178 (9.1%)
Massachusetts
88,835 (5.6%)
United States
4,394,012 (6.1%)

Families with Children Under 6

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six.

Lowell
3,259 (13.6%)
Massachusetts
182,115 (11.6%)
United States
8,020,067 (11.2%)

Families with Children Under 6 and 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six and also age six to seventeen.

Lowell
2,770 (11.6%)
Massachusetts
141,344 (9.0%)
United States
6,875,512 (9.6%)

Families with Children 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are age six to seventeen.

Lowell
6,865 (28.6%)
Massachusetts
425,406 (27.0%)
United States
19,692,789 (27.4%)

Families with Children 18 and Over

The total number of families that have one or more children which are over the age of eighteen.

Lowell
11,088 (46.2%)
Massachusetts
827,831 (52.5%)
United States
37,198,979 (51.8%)

Wealth and Education

Top

In 1999, the median family income in Lowell was $45,901 which is below typical levels. The number of middle class families (making $25,000 to $99,999 per year) is on par with other cities in Massachusetts. The amount of women with college degrees in this city is well under state levels. The number of well paid women city wide is much lower than average. The total number of men with college degrees in this city is well below state levels. The amount of well paid men is well below average.

In Poverty

The total number of residents, regardless of age, that are living below the poverty level. Percentage refers to total population.

Lowell
17,066 (16.2%)
Massachusetts
573,421 (9.0%)
United States
33,899,812 (12.0%)

Middle Class Families

The total number of families that have an income of $25,000 to $99,000. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Lowell
15,722 (65.6%)
Massachusetts
978,851 (62.1%)
United States
46,200,964 (64.4%)

Well Paid Women

The total number female residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Lowell
2,025 (7.8%)
Massachusetts
228,695 (13.1%)
United States
6,560,078 (9.3%)

Well Paid Men

The total number male residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Lowell
4,888 (16.9%)
Massachusetts
590,770 (31.9%)
United States
19,503,805 (24.3%)

Median Family Income

The median income of all members of a family. Family members do not have to be living in the same household to be counted. 50% of families will have a higher income and 50% of families will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Lowell
$45,901
Massachusetts
$61,664
United States
$50,046

Median Household Income

The median income of all members of a household. Household members do not have to be family to be counted. 50% of households will have a higher income and 50% of households will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Lowell
$39,192
Massachusetts
$50,502
United States
$41,994

Women with College Degrees

The total number female residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Lowell
7,317 (21.8%)
Massachusetts
899,997 (39.7%)
United States
28,192,307 (29.6%)

Men with College Degrees

The total number male residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Lowell
7,756 (25.1%)
Massachusetts
826,561 (41.3%)
United States
27,783,131 (31.9%)

Employment

Top

There are 47,735 actively employed workers in this city. The industries who employ the most female workers in Lowell are: education and health, manufacturing, and retail trade. For men, the top industries for employment are: manufacturing, education and health, and management and administrative.

Male Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries men work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
51 (0.2%)
Construction
2,356 (9.2%)
Manufacturing
7,113 (27.9%)
Wholesale trade
982 (3.8%)
Retail trade
2,583 (10.1%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
1,465 (5.7%)
Information
934 (3.7%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
796 (3.1%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
2,689 (10.5%)
Education, health, and social services
2,723 (10.7%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
1,619 (6.3%)
Other services
1,090 (4.3%)
Public administration
1,122 (4.4%)

Female Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries women work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
25 (0.1%)
Construction
137 (0.6%)
Manufacturing
4,459 (20.1%)
Wholesale trade
489 (2.2%)
Retail trade
2,246 (10.1%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
456 (2.1%)
Information
721 (3.2%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
1,351 (6.1%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
1,942 (8.7%)
Education, health, and social services
6,767 (30.5%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
1,812 (8.2%)
Other services
954 (4.3%)
Public administration
853 (3.8%)

Commuting and Sprawl

Top

The average worker in Lowell spends about 26.2 minutes each way to get to work, which is about the same as other workers in the state. Most employed depart from their residences between 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM to get to work. Typically, workers use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to and from their jobs. However, a large portion of workers also use a carpool to get to work.

Average Travel Time to Work

The average commute time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Lowell
26.2 minutes
Massachusetts
28.7 minutes
United States
26.9 minutes

Car, Truck, or Van to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to work.

Lowell
34,494 (74.7%)
Massachusetts
2,290,258 (76.2%)
United States
97,102,050 (78.2%)

Motorcycle to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a motorcycle as a means to get to work.

Lowell
0 (0.0%)
Massachusetts
1,604 (0.1%)
United States
142,424 (0.1%)

Carpool to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a carpool as a means to get to work.

Lowell
7,324 (15.9%)
Massachusetts
279,111 (9.3%)
United States
15,634,051 (12.6%)

Public Transportation to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use public transportation as a means to get to work.

Lowell
1,603 (3.5%)
Massachusetts
270,742 (9.0%)
United States
6,067,703 (4.9%)

Bicycle to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a bicycle as a means to get to work.

Lowell
143 (0.3%)
Massachusetts
12,355 (0.4%)
United States
488,497 (0.4%)

Walk to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that walk as a means to get to work.

Lowell
2,139 (4.6%)
Massachusetts
134,566 (4.5%)
United States
3,758,982 (3.0%)

Travel Time to Work

A breakdown of travel time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Less than 5 minutes
1,257 (2.7%)
5 to 9 minutes
4,489 (9.7%)
10 to 14 minutes
7,783 (16.9%)
15 to 19 minutes
7,776 (16.8%)
20 to 24 minutes
6,946 (15.0%)
25 to 29 minutes
2,511 (5.4%)
30 to 24 minutes
6,379 (13.8%)
35 to 39 minutes
1,129 (2.4%)
40 to 44 minutes
1,495 (3.2%)
45 to 59 minutes
3,171 (6.9%)
60 to 89 minutes
2,362 (5.1%)
90 or more minutes
875 (1.9%)

Time Leaving for Work

A breakdown of departure time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

12:00 AM to 4:59 AM
1,374 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM
1,074 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM
2,461 (5.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM
4,487 (9.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM
5,587 (12.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM
6,280 (13.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM
5,629 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM
4,468 (9.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM
2,302 (5.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM
2,026 (4.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM
703 (4.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM
480 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM
5,380 (11.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
3,922 (8.5%)

Housing

Top

As of March 2000, Lowell had 39,468 total households which, on average, contained 2.4 bedrooms each. The typical number of members per household was 2.67. Households in this city have a value that is below average when compared to other cities. Real estate taxes here are lower when compared to state levels ($1,924). Median rent as a percentage of household income is average which could indicate that the cost of living is also average.

Total Households

The total number of households.

Lowell
39,468
Massachusetts
2,621,989
United States
115,904,641

Household Size

A breakdown of household sizes.

1 person households
10,969 (27.8%)
2 person households
10,256 (26.0%)
3 person households
6,329 (16.0%)
4 person households
5,170 (13.1%)
5 person households
2,844 (7.2%)
6 person households
1,288 (3.3%)
7 or more person households
1,031 (2.6%)

Average Household Bedrooms

The average number of bedrooms per household.

Lowell
2.4
Massachusetts
2.6
United States
2.6

Household Bedrooms

A breakdown of household bedroom capacities.

0 bedroom households (studios)
1,434 (3.6%)
1 bedroom households
6,957 (17.6%)
2 bedroom households
13,720 (34.8%)
3 bedroom households
11,818 (29.9%)
4 bedroom households
4,190 (10.6%)
5 bedroom or more households
1,349 (3.4%)

Median Household Value

The household value at which 50% of households had a higher value and 50% of households had a lower value.

Lowell
$134,200
Massachusetts
$185,700
United States
$119,600

Median Real Estate Taxes

The median amount real estate taxes charged per year per household. 50% of households had a to pay a higher amount and 50% of households had to pay a lower amount.

Lowell
$1,924
Massachusetts
$2,336
United States
$1,334

Median Rent as % of Household Income

The median rent as a percentage of the household income. A higher value indicates that is it more expensive to rent.

Lowell
25.2%
Massachusetts
25.5%
United States
25.5%

Average Household Size

The average number of household members per household.

Lowell
2.67
Massachusetts
2.51
United States
2.59

Median Year Households were Built

The year in which 50% of the households built before and 50% of the households built after.

Lowell
1944
Massachusetts
1956
United States
1971

Year Households were Built

A breakdown of household build dates.

Households built from 1999 to March of 2000
188 (0.5%)
Households built from 1995 to 1998
440 (1.1%)
Households built from 1990 to 1994
764 (1.9%)
Households built from 1980 to 1989
4,396 (11.1%)
Households built from 1970 to 1979
3,632 (9.2%)
Households built from 1960 to 1969
4,430 (11.2%)
Households built from 1950 to 1959
3,981 (10.1%)
Households built from 1940 to 1949
3,255 (8.2%)
Households built in 1939 or earlier
18,382 (46.6%)

Vacant Households

The total number households which were vacant.

Lowell
1,581 (4.0%)
Massachusetts
178,409 (6.8%)
United States
10,424,540 (9.0%)

Family Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by families.

Lowell
23,982 (60.8%)
Massachusetts
1,576,696 (60.1%)
United States
71,787,347 (61.9%)

Owner Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by their owners.

Lowell
16,309 (41.3%)
Massachusetts
1,508,052 (57.5%)
United States
69,815,753 (60.2%)

Seasonal Households

The total number households which were vacant because they were used as a seasonal residence.

Lowell
87 (0.2%)
Massachusetts
93,771 (3.6%)
United States
3,578,718 (3.1%)

Renewable Energy Heated Households

The total number households which were heated by renewable energy sources (i.e. wood, solar, wind, etc).

Lowell
240 (0.2%)
Massachusetts
30,627 (0.5%)
United States
2,229,403 (0.8%)

Reviews and Ratings

 (Details have not been substantiated)
Top
No ratings or reviews have been completed. Write the first review!

Discussions

 (Details have not been substantiated)
Top
No discussions have been started. Start the first discussion!

Supplemental

Top

Last Modified

Monday, June 02, 2008 2:15 PM MST

Indicates the latest change to the core data for this location. It does not reflect changes from user input, such as reviews and discussions.

Disclosure

CiteHealth is not associated with any Lowell City government agencies. We do not endorse, sponsor, or take financial incentives from any agency at this location.

Updates & Additional Information

We appreciate any verifiable updates or additional information you may have on this location.

Quick Facts

Area Codes:
978
Latitude:
42.639515
Longitude:
-71.314588
Time Zone:
Eastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings:
This city observes Daylight Savings Time.
Land Area:
13.77 Square Miles
Water Area:
0.76 Square Miles
County:
Middlesex County
Zip Codes:
01850, 01851, 01852, 01853, 01854
 
 

Ancestry

Data is based upon nationality, not ethnicity.

Other (Frequently hispanic and african-american)
29.17%
Irish
17.95%
French (except Basque)
10.18%
French Canadian
7.76%
English
5.48%
Portuguese
5.32%
Italian
5.24%
Polish
2.90%
Greek
2.47%
United States or American
2.32%
German
2.11%
Brazilian
1.60%
Scottish
1.14%
Scotch-Irish
0.78%
African
0.71%
Swedish
0.51%
Canadian
0.41%
Russian
0.36%
Lithuanian
0.35%
Dutch
0.30%
Armenian
0.28%
Lebanese
0.24%
Haitian
0.23%
British
0.16%
Norwegian
0.15%
Nigerian
0.15%
Ghanian
0.12%
Arab/Arabic
0.11%
Jamaican
0.10%
 
 

Nearby Hotels

  1. Hotel
    Doubletree Hotel Lowell External Link
    Located 0.50 miles away with 252 rooms and rates from $136 a night.
  2. Hotel
    Courtyard by Marriott Boston.. External Link
    Located 1.79 miles away with 120 rooms and rates from $89 a night.
  3. Hotel
    Best Western Chelmsford Inn External Link
    Located 2.56 miles away with 114 rooms and rates from $71 a night.
  4. Hotel
    Hawthorn Suites LTD.. External Link
    Located 2.75 miles away with 105 rooms and rates from $104 a night.
  5. Hotel
    Radisson Hotel and Suites Chelmsford External Link
    Located 2.94 miles away with 214 rooms and rates from $81 a night.
Note: There are a total of 26 hotels within 10 miles of this provider.

Nearby Doctors

Note: These physicians are not associated with this provider. However, an office is nearby.

Health Management Tools

Ask a Question

Get answers to your questions from community members on the discussion board.

Your Question:

Tell Us..

How You Can Help

If you enjoy CiteHealth, we invite you to help us improve and spread the word. Here are a few ways you can help:

  • Take a short satisfaction survey to help us improve our services
  • Discuss or link back to us on your website or blog
  • Ensure your family and friends know about our services

Support for your Organization

If you represent a health care provider, government entity, library or university, we would like to support you. See our organization support page to see how we can help.

ALA Corporate Member

Become a Member

Join the interactive health community! As a member you can: monitor your providers, participate in groups, discuss issues, and more. Membership is free and takes less than a minute!

Choose a Username: