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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lost Creek

West Virginia · 467 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 $26,563. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $54,200. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

467
+21%since 1990
from 387 in 1990
1990 – 2025
481 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 399 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+22%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2773534295055811990201020202024Lost Creek
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,563
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,036 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,711
+78%since 1990
from $8,829 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$450
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $364 in 1990
US average: $602
72.8%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
27.2% rent
2.0
+31%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(387)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(24)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(459)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
2
−74%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.4%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−23%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

Lost Creek, West Virginia has about 467 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lost Creek, West Virginia earns about $26,563 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 $54,200, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

About 16.4% 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 26.0% of people in Lost Creek, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lost Creek, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lost Creek, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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