Lowman, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lowman, Idaho had a total population of 46, the 224th largest community in Idaho. The poverty rate is 43.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (43.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Lowman Quick Facts
How Lowman Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42 | 46 | +9.5% |
| Median home value | $212,500 | $220,000 | +3.5% |
How Lowman Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 36 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lowman Rankings in Idaho
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Other Cities in Boise County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robie Creek | 1,213 | $106,250 | 2.5% | $585,400 |
| Horseshoe Bend | 758 | $65,500 | 17.2% | $276,900 |
| Idaho City | 581 | $44,722 | 6.4% | N/A |
| Garden Valley | 438 | N/A | 11.2% | $782,100 |
| Crouch | 214 | $78,226 | 8.4% | $486,700 |
| Placerville | 30 | $63,125 | 3.3% | $412,500 |
Cities Similar to Lowman
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 49 | $74,583 | $275,000 | 33.3% | 6.1% |
| Lost River | 55 | N/A | N/A | 30.8% | 0.0% |
| White Bird | 57 | N/A | N/A | 18.0% | 71.9% |
| Hamer | 59 | $84,167 | $242,900 | 18.6% | 8.5% |
| Smiths Ferry | 66 | $87,292 | $437,500 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 46, Lowman's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lowman is a small community located in Idaho, within Boise County. The total population is 46. It ranks as the 224th most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lowman is 65.8 years. This is 76% higher than the state median of 37.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 43.5%. This is 311% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lowman, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $220,000. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $418,600. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 72.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Lowman was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lowman, Idaho is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 232 Census-designated places in Idaho. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lowman, Idaho?
Lowman, Idaho has a population of 46 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lowman, ID?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Lowman — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lowman, ID?
The poverty rate in Lowman is 43.5%. This means approximately 20 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lowman, Idaho?
Lowman's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lowman, ID?
The median home value in Lowman is $220,000.
How educated is Lowman, Idaho?
10.9% of adults (25+) in Lowman hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.