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Lostine

Oregon · 241 residents · 0.288 sq mi
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Lostine has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $116,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
241
−8%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
837 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+12%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1942503063624181990201020202024Lostine
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,375
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,202
+81%since 2000
from $13,388 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$692
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−27%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(10)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score8%(19)
Diversity Score
8
−21%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lostine, Oregon?

Lostine, Oregon has about 241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lostine, Oregon?

The typical household in Lostine, Oregon earns about $64,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lostine, Oregon expensive?

In Lostine, Oregon, the median home is worth about $116,700, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Lostine, Oregon?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lostine, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lostine, Oregon?

About 1.8% of people in Lostine, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lostine, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Lostine, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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