Lowell city, Michigan
Lowell city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lowell city is a geographic entity located in Kent County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,134. The land area covers 2.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,134 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,678 | ±155 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,779 | ±169 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,678 | ±155 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 101 | ±90 |
| Median Home Value | $228,400 | ±$25,332 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,056 | ±$215 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,875 | ±$16,474 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,053 | ±$5,341 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 182 | ±111 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,916 | ±245 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.1% | ±11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,153 (2024)
ID: 166710
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY TREASURER
301 E MAIN ST, LOWELL MI 49331-1759
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GUS Population: 673,002 (2024)
ID: 166593
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/CONTROLLER
300 MONROE AVE NW, UNIT 1, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503-2206
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | IONIA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ADA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | ADA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ALTO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BELDING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BELDING, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | IONIA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BELMONT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dorsey College-Grand Rapids
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College Vocational | 10.0 mi away | 2620 Horizon Drive SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-1338 |
248588966011307
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ENGLEHARDT BRANCH/LOWELL
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 200 NORTH MONROE STREET, LOWELL, MI, 49331 |
(616) 784-2007
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Davenport University
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College | 11.1 mi away | 6191 Kraft Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, 49512-9396 |
6166987111
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ALTO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 6071 LINFIELD AVENUE, ALTO, MI, 49302 |
(616) 784-2007
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Calvin Theological Seminary
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College | 12.1 mi away | 3233 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-4387 |
6169576036
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SARANAC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 61 BRIDGE STREET, SARANAC, MI, 48881 |
(616) 642-9146
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Calvin University
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College | 12.1 mi away | 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546 |
6165266000
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AMY VAN ANDEL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 7215 HEADLEY ST. SE, ADA, MI, 49301 |
(616) 784-2007
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Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids
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College Vocational | 12.7 mi away | 2855 29th Street SE Suite B, Kentwood, MI, 49512-1781 |
6169757778
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CASCADE TOWNSHIP BRANCH
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 2870 JACKSMITH AVENUE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49546 |
(616) 784-2007
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GRAND RAPIDS, MI US, located 10.4 miles from Lowell city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0° | 18.6° | 24.8° | 2.52" | 22.6" |
| February | 33.7° | 19.5° | 26.6° | 2.12" | 17.2" |
| March | 44.5° | 26.9° | 35.7° | 2.39" | 7.6" |
| April | 57.8° | 37.3° | 47.6° | 3.99" | 2.0" |
| May | 69.8° | 48.6° | 59.2° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.4° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 62.5° | 72.8° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.9° | 61.2° | 71.1° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.9° | 53.1° | 63.5° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.7° | 42.2° | 51.5° | 4.02" | 0.3" |
| November | 47.2° | 32.8° | 40.0° | 3.10" | 7.1" |
| December | 36.1° | 24.7° | 30.4° | 2.48" | 20.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Lowell city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saranac village | Village | 7.0 mi | — |
| Forest Hills CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Clarksville village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
| Cannonsburg CDP | CDP | 10.3 mi | — |
| Freeport village | Village | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2608149540. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.