Lowell, MA Demographics
A map of Lowell's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 46,908 | 40.6% |
Asian | 25,548 | 22.1% |
Hispanic | 25,051 | 21.7% |
Black | 9,570 | 8.3% |
Multiracial | 5,816 | 5.0% |
Native American/Other | 2,661 | 2.3% |
Lowell, Massachusetts had a population of 115,554 in 2020. It was 40.6% White, 8.3% Black, 22.1% Asian, 21.7% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lowell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lowell is the 5th most populous. 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's White Population
46,908 residents of Lowell identify as White, or 40.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Lowell considerably less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lowell is ranked #240 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lowell is more White than neighboring Lawrence (12.3% White). Lowell is less White than neighboring Pinehurst (77.8% White), Methuen Town (59.3% White), Hudson (84.7% White), and Wilmington (86.2% White).
Lowell's Black Population
9,570 residents of Lowell identify as Black, or 8.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lowell roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lowell is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lowell is more Black than neighboring Pinehurst (3.3% Black), Methuen Town (4.1% Black), Hudson (1.5% Black), Lawrence (2.3% Black), and Wilmington (1.3% Black).
Lowell's Asian Population
25,548 residents of Lowell identify as Asian, or 22.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lowell larger than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lowell is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lowell is more Asian than neighboring Pinehurst (11.7% Asian), Methuen Town (3.9% Asian), Hudson (2.3% Asian), Lawrence (1.7% Asian), and Wilmington (5.4% Asian).
Lowell's Hispanic Population
25,051 residents of Lowell identify as Hispanic, or 21.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lowell slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lowell is ranked #15 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lowell is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinehurst (3.3% Hispanic), Hudson (6.4% Hispanic), and Wilmington (3% Hispanic). Lowell is less Hispanic than neighboring Methuen Town (29.3% Hispanic), and Lawrence (81.8% Hispanic).
Lowell's Native American/Other Population
2,661 residents of Lowell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lowell roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lowell is ranked #26 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lowell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pinehurst (0.9% Native American/Other), Methuen Town (0.8% Native American/Other), Hudson (0.6% Native American/Other), Lawrence (0.9% Native American/Other), and Wilmington (0.7% Native American/Other).
Lowell's Multiracial Population
5,816 residents of Lowell identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lowell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Lowell is ranked #58 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lowell is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinehurst (3% Multiracial), Methuen Town (2.6% Multiracial), Hudson (4.5% Multiracial), Lawrence (1% Multiracial), and Wilmington (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.