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Lowell, MA

Lowell is a city in Massachusetts, in the United States. Alongside Cambridge, it is one of two traditional seats of Middlesex County. With an estimated population of 115,554 in 2020, it was the fifth most populous city in Massachusetts as of the last census, and the third most populous in the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The city also is part of a smaller Massachusetts statistical area, called Greater Lowell, and of New England's Merrimack Valley region.

Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local figure in the Industrial Revolution. The city became known as the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution because of its textile mills and factories. Many of Lowell's historic manufacturing sites were later preserved by the National Park Service to create Lowell National Historical Park. During the Cambodian genocide (1975–1979), the city took in an influx of refugees, leading to a Cambodia Town and America's second-largest Cambodian-American population.

Lowell is home to two institutions of higher education. UMass Lowell, part of the University of Massachusetts system, has three campuses in the city. Middlesex Community College's two campuses are in Lowell and in the town of Bedford, Massachusetts. Arts facilities in the city include the Whistler House Museum of Art, the Merrimack Repertory Theatre, the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, and the Sampas Pavilion. In sports, the city has a long tradition of boxing, hosting the annual New England Golden Gloves boxing tournament. The city has a baseball stadium, Edward A. LeLacheur Park, and a multipurpose indoor sports arena, the Tsongas Center, both of which have hosted collegiate and minor-league professional sports teams.

Lowell is located at 42°38′22″N 71°18′53″W (42.639444, −71.314722). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.5 square miles (38 km²) of which 13.8 square miles (36 km²) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²) (5.23%) is water.

Lowell places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Lowell General Hospital was founded in 1891 with the mission to balance comfort with clinical excellence. For fitness, Choice Fitness is nearby. Some recreational areas to visit are Lowell National Historical Park, The New England Quilt Museum, and the Whistler House Museum Of Art.

Top Sites in Lowell, MA: Lowell National Historical Park, The New England Quilt Museum, Whistler House Museum Of Art

ZIP code: 1850. Area code: 978 / 351. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Area: 14.5 square miles (38 km²). Population: 113,608 (2022).

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What is Lowell MA famous for?

Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local figure in the Industrial Revolution. The city became known as the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution because of its textile mills and factories. Many of Lowell's historic manufacturing sites were later preserved by the National Park Service to create Lowell National Historical Park.

Is Lowell MA a good place to live?

Lowell is a suburb of Boston with a population of 114,737. Lowell is in Middlesex County. Living in Lowell offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lowell, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lowell and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lowell are above average.

What is the poverty rate in Lowell MA?

In 2021, Lowell, MA had a population of 115k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $64,489. 17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lowell, MA (19.3k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty is Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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Lowell National Historical Park

The New England Quilt Museum

Whistler House Museum Of Art

Lowell General Hospital

Choice Fitness

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