Lowell, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lowell, Maine
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 Lowell, Maine
Location in Maine
Lowell, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.23 sq mi (104.20 km2) |
| • Land | 38.29 sq mi (99.17 km2) |
| • Water | 1.94 sq mi (5.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 368 |
| • Density | 10/sq mi (3.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04493
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-41435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582569 |
Lowell is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 368 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the beautiful state of Maine.
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History of Lowell
The town of Lowell was named after Lowell Hayden. He was the very first child born in this area.
Geography of Lowell
Lowell covers a total area of about 40.23 square miles (104.20 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 38.29 square miles (99.17 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.94 square miles (5.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Lowell?
The number of people living in Lowell has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 205 | — | |
| 1850 | 378 | 84.4% | |
| 1860 | 556 | 47.1% | |
| 1870 | 448 | −19.4% | |
| 1880 | 433 | −3.3% | |
| 1890 | 439 | 1.4% | |
| 1900 | 300 | −31.7% | |
| 1910 | 259 | −13.7% | |
| 1920 | 212 | −18.1% | |
| 1930 | 161 | −24.1% | |
| 1940 | 161 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 192 | 19.3% | |
| 1960 | 132 | −31.2% | |
| 1970 | 154 | 16.7% | |
| 1980 | 194 | 26.0% | |
| 1990 | 267 | 37.6% | |
| 2000 | 291 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 358 | 23.0% | |
| 2020 | 368 | 2.8% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 358 people living in Lowell. These people lived in 154 different homes. Most of the people living in Lowell were White (97.2%). A small number were Asian or from two or more races.
Most homes (65.6%) had married couples living together. Some homes (21.4%) had children under 18. The average age of people in Lowell was about 51.5 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Lowell (Maine) para niños
