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Lost Nation

Iowa · 446 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Lost Nation has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,500. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
446
−10%since 2000
from 497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 657 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+15%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3784134484835181990201020202024Lost Nation
2024390
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,354 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,267
+38%since 2000
from $13,933 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−19%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(436)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score6%(27)
Diversity Score
6
+140%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+76%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lost Nation, Iowa?

Lost Nation, Iowa has about 446 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lost Nation, Iowa?

The typical household in Lost Nation, Iowa earns about $41,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lost Nation, Iowa expensive?

In Lost Nation, Iowa, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Lost Nation, Iowa?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lost Nation, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lost Nation, Iowa?

About 13.0% of people in Lost Nation, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lost Nation, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lost Nation, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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