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Lost Springs

Kansas · 55 residents · 0.222 sq mi
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Lost Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−23%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+3%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
184571971241990201020202024Lost Springs
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,250
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,404
+155%since 2000
from $7,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
74.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
25.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lost Springs on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(9)
Diversity Score
17
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+41.6 ptssince 2011
from 29.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lost Springs, Kansas?

Lost Springs, Kansas has about 55 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lost Springs, Kansas?

The typical household in Lost Springs, Kansas earns about $52,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lost Springs, Kansas?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lost Springs, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lost Springs, Kansas?

About 20.0% of people in Lost Springs, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lost Springs, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lost Springs, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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