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Lost Creek

West Virginia · 359 residents · 0.971 sq mi
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Lost Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 108 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
359
−23%since 2000
from 467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
370 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+10%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2773534295055811990201020202024Lost Creek
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,750
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,137
+60%since 2000
from $15,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information38.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(329)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(21)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.1%(7)
Diversity Score19.8%(71)
Diversity Score
20
+1124%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.6%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

Lost Creek, West Virginia has about 359 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lost Creek, West Virginia earns about $50,750 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 $111,300, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

About 20.1% 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 17.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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