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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lost Creek

West Virginia · 387 residents · 0.971 sq mi
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Lost Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,036. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,100. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

387
−17%vs 2000
vs 467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
399 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
−18%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2773534295055811990201020202024Lost Creek
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,036
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,563 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,829
−44%vs 2000
vs $15,711 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,100
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$364
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $450 in 2000
US average: $450
74.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
25.3% rent
1.6
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(459)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(387)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(24)
6
+280%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

Lost Creek, West Virginia has about 387 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

The typical household in Lost Creek, West Virginia earns about $18,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lost Creek, West Virginia expensive?

In Lost Creek, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $28,100, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lost Creek, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

About 22.5% of people in Lost Creek, West Virginia 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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