A post office was opened in Lowell in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]
Geography
Lowell is located in southeastern Cherokee County near the southeastern corner of Kansas. It is bordered to the north by the Spring River, a tributary of the Neosho River. Across the river is the community of Riverton. Baxter Springs is 4 miles (6 km) by road to the southwest.
Of the 83 households, 37.3% had children under the age of 18; 39.8% were married couples living together; 19.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.5% of households consisted of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.9.[9] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 23.8% of the population.[10]
18.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males.[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 86.9 males.[5]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $34,435 (with a margin of error of +/- $21,710) and the median family income was $83,854 (+/- $26,280).[11] The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,097 (+/- $11,195).[12]
