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Lost Creek

West Virginia · 496 residents · 0.971 sq mi
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Lost Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $67,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
496
+6%since 2000
from 467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
511 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
−3%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2773534295055811990201020202024Lost Creek
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,929
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,811
+20%since 2000
from $15,711 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−24%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(467)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(33)
Diversity Score
7
+310%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

Lost Creek, West Virginia has about 496 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lost Creek, West Virginia earns about $43,929 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 $67,900, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

About 19.7% 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 20.7% 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 109 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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