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Lost City

Oklahoma · 767 residents · 23.527 sq mi
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Lost City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,708. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
767
−5%since 2000
from 809 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+27%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6217148079009932000201020202024Lost City
2024852
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,708
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,441
+76%since 2000
from $11,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,536
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
12.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55%(445)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(56)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(333)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other54.7%(419)
Diversity Score64.5%(495)
Diversity Score
65
+830%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.0%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lost City, Oklahoma?

Lost City, Oklahoma has about 767 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lost City, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lost City, Oklahoma earns about $47,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lost City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Lost City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $91,000, and the typical rent is about $1,536 a month.

How educated are people in Lost City, Oklahoma?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lost City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lost City, Oklahoma?

About 10.8% of people in Lost City, Oklahoma 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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