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Lowville, NY
Village in Lewis County, New York.
Population
3,404
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,795
ZIP codes
0
Lowville and its ZIP codes
Lowville at a glance
- Lowville is about 4.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,450 a year, 20% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,000 (61% below New York) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Lowville, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lowville, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,450
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.6%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (622), Irish Americans (613), French Americans (266).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Lowville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,806
7,072 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,899
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $6,547 per person
How people get to work
Lowville, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.1%
- Carpooled16.8%
- Public transit5.4%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lowville, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
740
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 8°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lowville, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Lowville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CastorlandVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| CroghanVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| TurinVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| CopenhagenVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Lyons FallsVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| West CarthageVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| CarthageVillage | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| ConstablevilleVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Port LeydenVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| HerringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Great BendCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.8 |
| DeferietVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Natural BridgeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Felts MillsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Black RiverVillage | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| BoonvilleVillage | 23 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lowville, NY in?
- Lowville is in Lewis County, New York.
- What is the population of Lowville, NY?
- About 3,404 people live in Lowville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lowville?
- Nearby places include Castorland (7.1 mi), Croghan (8.9 mi), Turin (12 mi), Copenhagen (12 mi), Lyons Falls (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023