Demographics & People — Lowell, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 114,799 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~127,100 |
| Median Age | 35.6 |
| Total Households | 42,383 |
| Family Households | 25,399 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58,399 |
| Black or African American | 12,366 |
| Asian | 24,273 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22,188 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 43,318 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 22,152 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 20,393 |
| Irish | 15,849 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 10,659 |
| Italian | 6,396 |
| French (except Basque) | 5,781 |
| Portuguese | 5,328 |
| Subsaharan African | 5,302 |
| English | 4,450 |
Language
| English Only | 62,651 |
| Spanish | 14,229 |
| Population 5+ | 108,253 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 3,042 |
| Population 18+ | 90,955 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lowell, Massachusetts.