City · Arkansas
Lowell, Arkansas
Lowell, city, in Benton County, Arkansas. Lowell had 12,184 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 23.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,839 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,849 (±46). GEOID 0541720.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,184
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,839 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,849 ±46
Median household income
$95,527
±$7,726 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$284,200
±$16,938 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,136
±$62 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Lowell and what county is it in?
Lowell is a city in Benton County, Arkansas. It covers 9.8 square miles of land, 1,008 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lowell is in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lowell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,184 people lived in Lowell on July 1, 2025, up 23.5% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 9,839 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,849 (±46).
| Measure | Lowell | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,849 ±46 | 303,632 | +1,674 |
| Households | 3,879 ±358 | 111,919 | +602 |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.26 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,049 ±389 | 122,703 | +702 |
Lowell's population since 2000
From 5,013 in 2000 to 12,184 in 2025: up 143.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lowell as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lowell?
The median resident of Lowell is 32.3 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 12.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.5%. 15.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lowell | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 ±1.8 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.3% ±4.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.0% ±3.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±3.1 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.5% ±6.6 pts | 18.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.4% ±8.1 pts | 58.0% | −18.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 14.2% ±6.0 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±3.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.6% ±4.3 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.1% ±4.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3% ±4.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1% ±2.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9% ±3.0 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.4% ±3.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.0% ±4.8 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5% ±3.1 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.5% ±7.3 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lowell earn?
Half of Lowell's 3,879 households earn less than $95,527 a year (±$7,726), against $93,506 in Benton County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $84,226 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,301 after inflation. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lowell | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,527 ±$7,726 | $93,506 | +$11,301 |
| Mean household income | $106,578 ±$10,506 | $126,066 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,126 ±$3,984 | $47,067 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9% ±3.9 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.9% ±6.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±3.7 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1% ±4.2 pts | 94.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lowell?
Owners occupy 70.2% of Lowell's occupied homes and renters 29.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $284,200 by its owner (±$16,938). The median renter pays $1,136 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Lowell | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $284,200 ±$16,938 | $323,500 | +$90,243 |
| Median gross rent | $1,136 ±$62 | $1,277 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.9% ±12.1 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,650 ±$114 | $1,717 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.2% ±7.0 pts | 67.0% | +9.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.8% ±7.0 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Housing units | 4,049 ±389 | 122,703 | +702 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.8% ±6.2 pts | 74.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% ±3.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±1.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 25.7% ±6.6 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lowell building?
Builders took permits for 200 new housing units in Lowell in 2025 (140 in single-family houses), 16.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lowell work and get to work?
76.9% of Lowell's workers drive alone and 16.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes.
| Measure | Lowell | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.2% ±5.7 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.9% ±5.6 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±2.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.0% ±5.5 pts | 15.7% | +13.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±2.1 | 21.6 min | +2.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lowell?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lowell, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $89,795 (Tract 214.06) to $96,920 (Tract 213.15).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 213.15Benton County | 6,759 | $96,920 |
| Tract 214.06Benton County | 5,723 | $89,795 |
| Tract 213.16Benton County | 7,281 | $149,464 |
| Tract 202.06Benton County | 8,799 | $69,754 |
| Tract 204.05Benton County | 5,646 | $91,270 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lowell) · Census block assignment files
How does Lowell compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lowell is the 2,802nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 33rd-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Lowell ranks 11th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 33rd | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 9th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd | 197 |
| Median household income | 11th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 32nd | 197 |
| Median home value | 20th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 24th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd | 189 |
| Median age | 172nd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 59th | 197 |
| Work from home | 16th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 124th | 197 |
Lowell's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Lowell with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lowell?
17 of the 57 figures for Lowell on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lowell are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lowell.