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Lost River

Idaho · 55 residents · 8.318 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 29 residents. With a median age of 76.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

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

Total population
55
+112%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
+112%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
76.9
+180%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
0193756751990201020202024Lost River
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
72.5%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(42)
Black10.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(3)
Asian7.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.6%(27)
Diversity Score
50
−7%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
47.8%
+47.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
52.2%
+52.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.8%
+41.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.8%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
32.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
41.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
52.2%
+52.2 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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