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Lost River

Idaho · 55 residents · 8.32 sq mi
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Lost River is a city of 55 people in Idaho. At a median age of 76.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 29 people. 65% were living in the same home a year earlier. There are 7 people per square mile.

At a glance
Older
median age 76.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

55
+112%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
7 / sq mi
+139%since 2009
from 3 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
76.9
+180%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
8.32 sq mi
Population, 19902024
01937567519902000201020202024Lost River
202455
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(3)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.5%(3)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7430.9%(17)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8450.9%(28)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.3%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,102
+114%since 2000
from $14,534 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information52.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade47.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
72.5%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.09 people
−16%since 2013
from 2.50 people in 2013
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(42)
Black10.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(3)
Asian7.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
50
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.5%(3)
Asian origin
Japanese7.3%(4)
Ancestry
German21.8%(12)
French20%(11)
Irish20%(11)
Section 05

Education

30.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+35.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
30.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
47.8%
+47.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
52.2%
+52.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 5.2%
41.8%
+41.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
47.8%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

67.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
32.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
41.8%
+41.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
52.2%
+52.2 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
65.5%
US average: 87.7%
92.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married8.1%(3)
Married59.5%(22)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced32.4%(12)
Women 15+
Never married38.9%(7)
Married61.1%(11)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
52.2%
US average: 13.8%
100.0%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
100.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(23)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 23 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Lost River, Idaho?

Lost River, Idaho has about 55 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lost River, Idaho?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lost River, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lost River, Idaho?

About 0.0% of people in Lost River, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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