Lowell, Michigan facts for kids
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Lowell, Michigan
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| City of Lowell | |
Historic district along Main Street (M-21)
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| Nickname(s):
"The Showboat City"
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Location within Kent County
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 Lowell, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lowell, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Founded | 1831 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.10 sq mi (8.03 km2) |
| • Land | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,783 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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4,171 |
| • Density | 1,448.26/sq mi (559.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49331
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-49540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0631155 |
Lowell is a city in Kent County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,783 at the 2010 census.
Lowell is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is about 15 miles (24.1 km) east of the city of Grand Rapids. The city is mostly surrounded by Lowell Township to the south, but the two are administered autonomously. Lowell is situated just north of where the Flat River meets the Grand River. The city's downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Downtown Lowell Historic District.
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History
Lowell was founded as a trading post on the south bank of the Grand River in 1831 by Daniel Marsac. In 1847, he purchased land on the north side of the river and platted it as "Dansville". In 1851, a post office was established there named "Lowell" after the township. The community was replatted in 1854 and renamed after the post office. It incorporated as a village in 1861. Lowell is the home of a retired showboat, the Robert E. Lee.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.10 square miles (8.03 km2), of which, 2.88 square miles (7.46 km2) is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) is water.
Lowell is bordered by Vergennes Township on the north; Lowell Township on the west, south and east; and Boston Township in Ionia county is one-half mile east of the eastern Lowell city limit.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 547 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,503 | 174.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,538 | 2.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,829 | 18.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,736 | −5.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,761 | 1.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,730 | −1.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,919 | 10.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,944 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,191 | 12.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,545 | 16.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,068 | 20.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,707 | 20.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,983 | 7.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,013 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,783 | −5.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 4,171 | 10.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,783 people, 1,457 households, and 962 families living in the city. The population density was 1,313.5 inhabitants per square mile (507.1/km2). There were 1,581 housing units at an average density of 549.0 per square mile (212.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 1.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.
There were 1,457 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
Recreation
| Lowell Parks | Location |
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| CreeksidePark | Located in the 1600 block of Gee Dr. |
| Rec Park | Located in the 300 block of S. Broadway St. |
| Richards Park | Located in the 300 block of N. Hudson St. |
| Stoney Lakeside Park | Located in the 1200 block of Bowes Rd. |
| Lowell Dog Park | Located in the 1200 block of Bowes Rd.[1][2] |
Lowell is the home of the North Country Trail Association.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lowell has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Education
Lowell Area Schools is the local school district. Bushnell and Cherry Creek elementary schools serve the city itself. Lowell Middle School and Lowell High School serve the entire school district.
Notable people
- William Seward Burroughs I, adding machine inventor, founder of the Burroughs Corporation and grandfather of Beat Generation author William S. Burroughs lived in Lowell in the 1860s and graduated from Lowell High School.
- Cobmoosa, operated a trading post where Lowell exists now.
- Mike Dumas, professional football player (retired)
- Mabel Gillespie, farmer, teacher, journalist, politician, lived in Lowell from 1958 to 1967.
- Ernest R. Graham (architect), designer of Chicago landmarks such as the Wrigley Building, Shedd Aquarium, etc., born in Lowell.
- Jennie Harris Oliver, poet, born in Lowell.
- Dave Hildenbrand, Michigan politician
- Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer.
- Dominick Ronchetti Professional Race Car Driver (22)
- Howard Henry Peckham, professor and historian, Lowell High School graduate.
- John Addison Scott, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and Navy Cross recipient.
- Glendon Swarthout, novelist, graduated from Lowell High School.
- Daniel Vosovic, fashion designer, Lowell High School graduate.
See also
In Spanish: Lowell (Míchigan) para niños
