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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 $112,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $196,100. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 65% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714
+12%since 2019
from 639 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
293 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 262 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
−10%since 2019
from 62.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
474544614683753201020202024Lost Nation
2024714
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,697
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $112,796 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,070
+5%since 2019
from $59,390 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 69.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $187,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
4.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+5%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97%(620)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(670)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(20)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(65)
Diversity Score
9
+26%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.6 min
+12%since 2019
from 47.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lost Nation, Illinois?

Lost Nation, Illinois has about 714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lost Nation, Illinois earns about $112,697 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 $196,100.

How educated are people in Lost Nation, Illinois?

About 16.3% 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 0.0% of people in Lost Nation, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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