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Lowes Island, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Lowes Island, Virginia is 11,199 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 119th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $220,238, the median home value is $777,700, and the median age is 40.4.

11,199

Population

3712

People / sq mi

$220,238

Median Income

$777,700

Median Home Value

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Lowes Island covers 3.0 sq mi of land at 3712 people per square mile.

About Lowes Island, VA

The poverty rate is what most separates Lowes Island from the typical city: 0.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 11,199 residents, Lowes Island is a city in Virginia.

Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $220,238, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 0.0%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $777,700, with typical rent around $2,897.

Lowes Island is among the best-educated US cities: 73.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 30.4% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White65.9%
Black or African American2.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$220,238

Median Household Income

$90,929

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$777,700

Median Home Value

$2,897

Median Rent

89.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.1%

High School+

73.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.4%

Drive Alone

60.0%

Public Transit

30.4%

Work From Home

33.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

41.0%

Foreign Born

66.7%

Non-English at Home

5.5%

Veterans

6.0%

With Disability

96.5%

Health Insurance

100.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate34.8%
Professional, Scientific & Management13.5%
Information11.8%
Transportation & Warehousing6.6%
Public Administration6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services4.8%
Manufacturing3.0%
Retail Trade2.5%
Construction2.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lowes Island, Virginia has a population of 11,199 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 119th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Lowes Island, Virginia is $220,238, with 0.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lowes Island, Virginia is $777,700, with median monthly rent at $2,897 and a homeownership rate of 89.9%.

The median age in Lowes Island, Virginia is 40.4 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.