Lowell, North Carolina facts for kids
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Lowell, North Carolina
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Location of Lowell, North Carolina
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Incorporated | 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.68 sq mi (9.53 km2) |
| • Land | 3.67 sq mi (9.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,654 |
| • Density | 994.29/sq mi (383.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28098
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| Area code | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-39480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404966 |
Lowell is a small city in Gaston County, North Carolina, USA. It is located just east of Gastonia. In 2020, about 3,654 people lived there.
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Discovering Lowell's Location
Lowell covers about 9.5 square kilometers (3.68 square miles) of land. Only a tiny part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water. The South Fork Catawba River runs along the northern edge of Lowell. This river is part of the Cramerton Watershed.
A Look at Lowell's Past
Lowell became an official city in 1879. It was named after Lowell, Massachusetts, a city known for its textile factories. People hoped Lowell, North Carolina, would also become a big textile center.
The area was first settled around 1848. That's when the Woodlawn Mill was built on the South Fork Catawba River. In 1870, a railway called the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway was being built. A small train station was put in the community. It was called "Wright's Station" because William Wright lived nearby.
Lowell's Growing Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 35 | — | |
| 1900 | 290 | — | |
| 1910 | 876 | 202.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,151 | 31.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,664 | 44.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,826 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,313 | 26.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,784 | 20.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,307 | 18.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,917 | −11.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,704 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,662 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,526 | 32.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,654 | 3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,654 people living in Lowell. These people made up 1,305 households, with 855 of them being families.
Who Lives in Lowell?
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,582 | 70.66% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 424 | 11.6% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 77 | 2.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 234 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 324 | 8.87% |
This table shows the different groups of people living in Lowell based on the 2020 census. Most residents are White, followed by Black or African American, and then Hispanic or Latino.
Learning in Lowell: Schools and Library
Public schools in Lowell are managed by the Gaston County Schools system.
- Lowell Elementary School teaches students from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Holbrook Middle School serves students in grades 6 through 8.
Most students in Lowell go to Lowell Elementary School. Some parts of the city are in the school districts for McAdenville Elementary School or Gardner Park Elementary School. All middle school students attend Holbrook Middle School.
For high school, students from Lowell go to Ashbrook High School in Gastonia. New middle school and high school buildings are being built in Lowell. Until they are ready, students have been using facilities in Belmont since 1994.
The Lowell Branch of the Gaston County Public Library is also available for the community. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.
Getting Around Lowell: Transportation
The main highway that goes through Lowell from east to west is Interstate 85. Other important roads include U.S. Route 29/U.S. Route 74 and North Carolina Highway 7.
Trains also pass through Lowell. The Norfolk Southern Railway provides freight service, meaning they carry goods. While Amtrak passenger trains use the same tracks, the closest station for people to catch a train is in Gastonia.
Fun Places and History in Lowell
- George Poston Park: This park is located northwest of Lowell. It's a great place for outdoor activities. The park has a playground, lighted fields for softball and soccer, and a mountain bike trail.
- Lowell Teacherage: This historic building at 503 W. First St. was built in 1924. It was used to house teachers when the local school was in session. It is now a designated historic property in Gaston County.
Famous People from Lowell
- Wilbur Howard (born 1949): A professional baseball player who played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Houston Astros.
- Whitey Lockman (1926-2009): A professional baseball player, mostly known for playing with the New York Giants. He was part of the team that won the 1954 World Series. He also managed the Chicago Cubs.
See also
In Spanish: Lowell (Carolina del Norte) para niños
