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Lowell, Oregon
City
The Lowell Grange
The Lowell Grange
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyLane
Incorporated1954
Government
 • MayorSteve Paulson
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2)
 • Land0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2)
 • Water0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
Elevation
742 ft (226.2 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total
1,045
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
1,056
 • Density1,201.1/sq mi (463.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97452
Area code(s)541 and 458
FIPS code41-44050[2]
GNIS feature ID1123549[4]
Websitewww.ci.lowell.or.us

Lowell is a city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,045.[2] The city is on the north shore of Dexter Reservoir on the Middle Fork Willamette River. The most used route to Lowell is along Lowell Bridge, a covered bridge that crosses the reservoir from Oregon Route 58.

History

A post office called Lowell has been in operation since 1883.[5] The city was named after Lowell, Maine.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 square miles (3.08 km2), of which, 0.87 square miles (2.25 km2) is land and 0.32 square miles (0.83 km2) is water. The town of Lowell is surrounded by three reservoirs, respectively Dexter, Lookout Point, and Fall Creek. This makes the town a popular recreation area for people from Eugene and Springfield.[1]

Climate

The climate of Lowell differs slightly from that of Eugene, which is at lower elevation. Lowell receives 8 inches (20 cm) more of rain and 2 inches (51 mm) more of snow per year than Eugene. In central Lane County, that two inches is significant considering the lack of snow. The higher areas of the town receive more snow and rain as well. Wedged among three reservoirs, it experiences thick winter fog.[7][8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960503—
197056712.7%
198066116.6%
199078518.8%
20008579.2%
20101,04521.9%
2015 (est.)1,087[9]4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,045 people, 397 households, and 298 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,201.1 inhabitants per square mile (463.7/km2). There were 436 housing units at an average density of 501.1 per square mile (193.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.9% White, 1.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 6.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.[2]

There were 397 households of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.9% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.97.[2]

The median age in the city was 39 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.[2]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 857 people, 315 households, and 236 families residing in the city. The population density was 930.3 people per square mile (359.7/km²). There were 342 housing units at an average density of 371.2 per square mile (143.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.83% White, 1.98% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 1.28% from other races, and 4.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.55% of the population. There were 315 households out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.10.[2]

In the city the population was 27.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $35,536, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $31,484 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,078. 11.5% of the population and 8.3% of families were below the poverty line. 18.6% of those under the age of 18 and 2.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "Lane County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  6. ^ "Names of Lane County Communities Reveal Interesting Histories, Anecdotes". Eugene Register-Guard. 4 January 1942. p. 4. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  7. ^ http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?or5076
  8. ^ http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?or2706
  9. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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