Lowell, Kansas facts for kids
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Lowell, Kansas
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 Lowell, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Lowell, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 244 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66713, 66739
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-43050 |
| GNIS ID | 2630053 |
Lowell is a small community located in Cherokee County, Kansas, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a specific area that the government counts for population, even if it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 244 people lived in Lowell.
History of Lowell
Lowell has a short but interesting history. A post office, which is where people send and receive mail, first opened here in 1868. This was an important place for the community to connect. However, the post office eventually closed its doors in 1905.
Where is Lowell Located?
Lowell is found in the southeastern part of Cherokee County. This area is very close to the very corner of Kansas. To the north of Lowell, you'll find the Spring River. This river flows into the Neosho River.
Right across the Spring River is another community called Riverton. If you travel about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest by road, you will reach the town of Baxter Springs.
People of Lowell
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| 2010 | 283 | — | |
| 2020 | 244 | −13.8% | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 244 people living in Lowell. There were 83 households, which are groups of people living together, and 54 families.
Most of the people living in Lowell, about 86%, are white or European American. A smaller number are Native American, African American, or Asian. About 8% of the people are from two or more races.
When looking at age groups, about 18% of the population is under 18 years old. About 29.5% of the people are 65 years of age or older. The average age in Lowell is about 54 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Lowell (Kansas) para niños
