Lowville Township was organized in 1873, and named for brothers John and Bartlett Low, early settlers.

21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 3.8% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

Lowville Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Brad Finstad, a Republican.

At the state level, Lowville Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.