Lowell, IN Profile
Lowell, IN, population 8,474, is located
in Indiana's Lake county,
about 21.2 miles from Gary and 37.9 miles from Joliet.
Through the 90's Lowell's population has grown by about 17%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Lowell has grown by about 7%. Since 2005 Lowell's population has grown by about 6%.
Lowell's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Indiana's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Lowell tend to be higher than Indiana's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 7,569 | N/A |
| 2001 | 7,659 | 1.19% |
| 2002 | 7,720 | 0.80% |
| 2003 | 7,754 | 0.44% |
| 2004 | 7,849 | 1.23% |
| 2005 | 7,966 | 1.49% |
| 2006 | 8,154 | 2.36% |
| 2007 | 8,288 | 1.64% |
| 2008 | 8,408 | 1.45% |
| 2009 | 8,474 | 0.78% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $49,173 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 358 |
| 2002 | 421 |
| 2003 | 529 |
| 2004 | 768 |
| 2005 | 202 |
| 2006 | 198 |
| 2007 | 156 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 212 |
| 2010 | 174 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
2 | 0 | 3 | 22 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 31 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 |
1 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| 2010 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,398 |
| 2002 | 2,920 |
| 2003 | 2,475 |
| 2004 | 2,074 |
| 2005 | 2,116 |
| 2006 | 2,200 |
| 2007 | 1,743 |
| 2008 | 1,693 |
| 2009 | 1,870 |
| 2010 | 1,837 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
11 |
157 |
13 |
| 2002 |
20 |
199 |
3 |
| 2003 |
10 |
172 |
10 |
| 2004 |
12 |
144 |
6 |
| 2005 |
11 |
142 |
15 |
| 2006 |
28 |
143 |
7 |
| 2007 |
9 |
132 |
4 |
| 2008 |
14 |
123 |
5 |
| 2009 |
19 |
136 |
4 |
| 2010 |
16 |
138 |
4 |
Location
| Elevation | 684 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3.9 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
