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Lost Nation

Illinois · 714 residents · 2.441 sq mi
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Lost Nation is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $236,300. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714
−2%since 2023
from 727 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
293 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 298 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.6
+12%since 2023
from 51.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
474544614683753201020202024Lost Nation
2024714
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,964
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,419 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,819
+5%since 2023
from $42,578 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.259
+11%since 2023
from 0.232 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $220,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(727)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(714)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+6%since 2023
from 26.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
Female
47.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lost Nation, Illinois?

Lost Nation, Illinois has about 714 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lost Nation, Illinois earns about $108,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lost Nation, Illinois expensive?

In Lost Nation, Illinois, the median home is worth about $236,300.

How educated are people in Lost Nation, Illinois?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lost Nation, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lost Nation, Illinois?

About 4.3% of people in Lost Nation, Illinois 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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