Lowell, Arkansas
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Lowell is a city located in Benton County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,013. It is also the location of the Home Office for the state's larget trucking company, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Geography
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Location of Lowell, Arkansas
Lowell is located at 36°15'38" North, 94°8'22" West (36.260429, -94.139570)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.2 km² (6.3 mi²). 16.2 km² (6.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,013 people, 1,914 households, and 1,381 families residing in the city. The population density is 309.2/km² (800.7/mi²). There are 2,044 housing units at an average density of 126.1/km² (326.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.67% White, 0.78% Black or African American, 0.88% Native American, 2.71% Asian, 0.98% Pacific Islander, 4.09% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. 8.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,914 households out of which 40.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% are married couples living together, 6.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% are non-families. 22.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.11.
In the city the population is spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 40.5% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $48,063, and the median income for a family is $55,944. Males have a median income of $31,677 versus $24,196 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,861. 5.9% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.8% of those under the age of 18 and 19.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.