Lost Creek, West Virginia Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Lost Creek?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Lost Creek is 357. Lost Creek, West Virginia is the 14,536th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Lost Creek?

The peak population of Lost Creek was in 2010, when its population was 496. In 2010, Lost Creek was the 13,412th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 14,536th largest city in the US. Lost Creek is currently 28.0% smaller than it was in 2010.

How quickly is Lost Creek shrinking?

Lost Creek has shrunk 23.7% since the year 2000. Lost Creek, West Virginia's growth is extremely below average. 82% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Lost Creek, West Virginia?

The total voting age population of Lost Creek, West Virginia, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 362. The voting age population is 42.3% male and 57.7% female.

What percentage of Lost Creek, West Virginia residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 18.7% of the residents of Lost Creek are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Lost Creek, West Virginia?

The racial demographics of Lost Creek are 95.4% White, 3.5% Two or more races and 1.0% Black. Additionally, 3.7% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Lost Creek, West Virginia residents are below the poverty line?

In Lost Creek, 18.8% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 15.8%. On a per-household basis, 10.8% of families are below the poverty line in Lost Creek.

What percentage of Lost Creek, West Virginia residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 50.8% of Lost Creek residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Lost Creek, West Virginia residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 86.7% of Lost Creek residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 16.3% have a bachelor's degree and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Lost Creek, West Virginia residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Lost Creek residents aged 5 and older, 0.0% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.0% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

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

The unemployment rate in Lost Creek is 4.2%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Lost Creek, West Virginia residents work for the government?

In Lost Creek, 21.7% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

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

The median household income in Lost Creek is $51,786.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

In Lost Creek, 87.9% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

Renters occupy 12.1% of housing units in Lost Creek.

What percentage of Lost Creek, West Virginia housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Lost Creek, 60.0% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Lost Creek, West Virginia housing units were built after 2000?

In Lost Creek, 3.8% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.

What is the median monthly rent in Lost Creek, West Virginia?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Lost Creek is $675.

What percentage of households in Lost Creek, West Virginia have broadband internet?

In Lost Creek, 70.7% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Lost Creek Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	357	14,536
2020	360	14,497
2019	464	13,669
2018	471	13,601
2017	474	13,576
2016	474	13,569
2015	478	13,525
2014	482	13,501
2013	488	13,450
2012	491	13,443
2011	495	13,423
2010	496	13,412
2000	468	13,650
1990	404	13,995