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Lost Nation

Illinois · 708 residents · 2.441 sq mi
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Lost Nation is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $187,300. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
708
+4%vs 2011
vs 680 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
290 / sq mi
+4%vs 2011
vs 279 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
54.2
+2%vs 2011
vs 53.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
474544614683753201020202024Lost Nation
2024714
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,457
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,976
+1%vs 2011
vs $35,708 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.361 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $196,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−33.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+15%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(680)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(683)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(40)
Diversity Score
6
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 98.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 24.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.1%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
Female
52.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lost Nation, Illinois?

Lost Nation, Illinois has about 708 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lost Nation, Illinois earns about $59,457 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 $187,300.

How educated are people in Lost Nation, Illinois?

About 25.2% 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 4.7% of people in Lost Nation, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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