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26810

Lost City, WV

Total Population
580
Median Household Income
-$666,666,666
Median Home Value
$161,700
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
-$666,666,666
431.6% below state median
Home Value
$161,700
100.1% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
112.3% below state median
Median Age
55.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Lost City, WV

Median household income is 432% above state average, indicating a relatively affluent area.

26.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 55.3 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 8.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 2.6%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$-666,666,666
-887226.5% vs US
vs State Median
431.6%
State: $-125,405,067
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.58 people

Total Households
225
Family Households
41.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
52.6%
#2 Industry
Finance
29.2%
#3 Industry
Professional
9.5%
Total Employed Residents:137

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:162
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.9%
194 employed
Labor Force
211
17 unemployed
Median Age
55.3 years
Per Capita Income
$25,861
Poverty Rate
2.6%

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