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Lowell, IN
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42 miles S of the Loop. Tracing its origins to 1852 settlers, this south
Lake County
community emphasizes its rural tranquility and proximity to urban areas as well as its recreational amenities, parades, and festivals. Its 7,505 residents (2000) work in local manufacturing and other industries or commute to jobs in Chicago,
Gary,
Hammond,
or areas further south.
| Lowell, IN (inc. 1868) | |||||
| Year |
Total
(and by category) |
Foreign Born | Native with foreign parentage | Males per 100 females | |
| 1900 | 1,275 | — | — | — | |
| 1930 | 1,274 | — | — | — | |
| 1960 | 2,270 | — | — | — | |
| 1990 | 6,430 | 0.9% | — | 98 | |
| 6,386 | White (99.3%) | ||||
| 6 | American Indian (0.1%) | ||||
| 14 | Asian/Pacific Islander (0.2%) | ||||
| 24 | Other race (0.4%) | ||||
| 135 | Hispanic Origin* (2.1%) | ||||
| 2000 | 7,505 | 1.4% | — | 96 | |
Bibliography
Lowell Centennial, 1852–1952.
1952.
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