Lost Creek, WV

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Lost Creek Overview

386
TOTAL POPULATION
151
MALE POPULATION
235
FEMALE POPULATION
64.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
155.63
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,456
PER CAPITA INCOME
$93,194
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,556
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
209
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lost Creek Zip Codes

Lost Creek Area Codes

Race in Lost Creek

The most populous races in Lost Creek are White / Caucasian (381 | 98.7%), Hispanic or Latino (5 | 1.3%), and Some other Race (5 | 1.3%).
Race in Lost Creek
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino51.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian38198.7%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race51.3%
Total386100.0%

Ancestry in Lost Creek

The most populous ancestries reported in Lost Creek are German (61 | 15.8%), Scottish (50 | 13.0%), Irish (44 | 11.4%), English (33 | 8.6%), and Italian (32 | 8.3%), together accounting for 57.0% of all Lost Creek residents.
Ancestry in Lost Creek
Ancestry# Population% Population
American112.9%
English338.6%
French82.1%
German6115.8%
Irish4411.4%
Italian328.3%
Mexican51.3%
Polish71.8%
Romanian112.9%
Scotch-Irish92.3%
Scottish5013.0%
Welsh20.5%
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Immigrants in Lost Creek

Immigrants in Lost Creek
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Lost Creek

Sex and Age in Lost Creek

The most populous age groups in Lost Creek are 25 to 29 Years (17 | 11.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (64 | 27.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lost Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (10.6%)15 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years6 (4.0%)1 (0.4%)
10 to 14 Years14 (9.3%)24 (10.2%)
15 to 19 Years5 (3.3%)7 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)64 (27.2%)
25 to 29 Years17 (11.3%)7 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years8 (5.3%)8 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years5 (3.3%)11 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Years17 (11.3%)16 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years14 (9.3%)14 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years9 (6.0%)21 (8.9%)
55 to 59 Years7 (4.6%)8 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years13 (8.6%)19 (8.1%)
65 to 69 Years3 (2.0%)6 (2.5%)
70 to 74 Years4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years11 (7.3%)9 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years2 (1.3%)3 (1.3%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (0.9%)
Total151 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lost Creek

Median Family Size in Lost Creek

The median family size in Lost Creek is 3.13 persons per family, with single female/mother families (7 | 8.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.29 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2 | 2.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.50 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lost Creek
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple74 (89.2%)3.14
Single Male/Father2 (2.4%)2.50
Single Female/Mother7 (8.4%)3.29
Total Families83 (100.0%)3.13

Median Household Size in Lost Creek

The median household size in Lost Creek is 2.72 persons per household, with single female/mother households (7 | 4.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (59 | 41.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.95 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lost Creek
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple74 (52.1%)3.28
Single Male/Father2 (1.4%)2.50
Single Female/Mother7 (4.9%)3.29
Non-family59 (41.5%)1.95
Total Households142 (100.0%)2.72

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lost Creek

Out of a total of 142 households in Lost Creek, 83 (58.5%) are family households, while 59 (41.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 29, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 2-person households, comprising 37.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lost Creek
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-22 (15.5%)
2-Person Households29 (20.4%)37 (26.1%)
3-Person Households9 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households16 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households29 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (58.5%)59 (41.5%)

Female Fertility in Lost Creek

Fertility by Age in Lost Creek

Female Fertility by Age in Lost Creek
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lost Creek

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lost Creek
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lost Creek

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lost Creek
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lost Creek

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lost Creek
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lost Creek

Income Overview in Lost Creek

Per Capita Income in Lost Creek is $28,456, while median incomes of families and households are $93,194 and $55,556 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income386$28,456
Median Family Income83$93,194
Mean Family Income83$90,812
Median Household Income142$55,556
Mean Household Income142$71,227
Income Deficit83$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)38644.35%
Wage / Income Gap ($)38655.65¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3860.43

Earnings by Sex in Lost Creek

Average Earnings in Lost Creek are $33,980, $59,375 for men and $33,043 for women, a difference of 44.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Lost Creek
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male68 (35.4%)$59,375
Female124 (64.6%)$33,043
Total192 (100.0%)$33,980

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lost Creek

The most common earnings brackets in Lost Creek are $100,000+ for men (19 | 27.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (49 | 39.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lost Creek
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)11 (8.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)4 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (7.3%)4 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)9 (7.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (5.9%)11 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (4.4%)7 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9994 (5.9%)49 (39.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (8.8%)6 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9996 (8.8%)5 (4.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+19 (27.9%)13 (10.5%)
Total68 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lost Creek

Average earnings in Lost Creek are $59,375 for men and $31,250 for women, a difference of 47.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,167, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $58,438. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $21,528, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,528.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lost Creek
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$68,125$21,528
College or Associate's Degree$94,167$0
Bachelor's Degree$58,438$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$59,375$31,250

Family Income in Lost Creek

Family Income Brackets in Lost Creek

According to the Lost Creek family income data, there are 19 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lost Creek
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00022.4%
$10,000 to $14,99933.6%
$15,000 to $24,99944.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991113.3%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999910.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991922.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991922.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991619.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lost Creek

5-person families (25 | 30.1%) account for the highest median family income in Lost Creek with $175,096 per family, while 5-person families (25 | 30.1%) have the highest median income of $35,019 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lost Creek
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families29 (34.9%)$55,139
3-Person Families13 (15.7%)$0
4-Person Families16 (19.3%)$116,250
5-Person Families25 (30.1%)$175,096
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total83 (100.0%)$93,194

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lost Creek

The median family income in Lost Creek is $93,194, with families comprising 2 earners (25) having the highest median family income of $175,096, while families with no earners (17) have the lowest median family income of $25,536, accounting for 30.1% and 20.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lost Creek
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17 (20.5%)$25,536
1 Earner34 (41.0%)$100,000
2 Earners25 (30.1%)$175,096
3+ Earners7 (8.4%)$91,250
Total83 (100.0%)$93,194

Household Income in Lost Creek

Household Income Brackets in Lost Creek

With 29 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Lost Creek, accounting for 20.4% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (1.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lost Creek
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000149.9%
$10,000 to $14,99932.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991510.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992920.4%
$35,000 to $49,99985.6%
$50,000 to $74,99996.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992316.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992316.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991611.3%
$200,000+21.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lost Creek

The median household income in Lost Creek is $55,556, with the highest median household income of $110,625 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 40 households (28.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 20 households (14.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lost Creek
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20 (14.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years40 (28.2%)$110,625
45 to 64 Years52 (36.6%)$44,167
65+ Years30 (21.1%)$0
Total142 (100.0%)$55,556

Poverty in Lost Creek

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lost Creek

With 14.6% poverty level for males and 16.5% for females among the residents of Lost Creek, 35 to 44 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (50.0%) and 3 females (30.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lost Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)3 (30.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)16 (23.9%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years11 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years2 (8.7%)10 (28.6%)
55 to 64 Years4 (20.0%)6 (22.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (16.7%)
75 Years and over2 (15.4%)2 (14.3%)
Total22 (14.6%)38 (16.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lost Creek

According to the poverty statistics in Lost Creek, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lost Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (81.2%)10 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years4 (100.0%)7 (70.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)51 (76.1%)
25 to 34 Years25 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years11 (50.0%)27 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years21 (91.3%)25 (71.4%)
55 to 64 Years16 (80.0%)21 (77.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (100.0%)5 (83.3%)
75 Years and over11 (84.6%)12 (85.7%)
Total129 (85.4%)192 (83.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lost Creek

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lost Creek show that 9.5% or 7 of the total 74 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 15.6%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lost Creek
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children27 (84.4%)5 (15.6%)
1 or 2 Children15 (88.2%)2 (11.8%)
3 or 4 Children25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total67 (90.5%)7 (9.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lost Creek

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lost Creek
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lost Creek

The poverty data for Lost Creek shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (9.5%) and 2 of the single-parent households (22.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (15.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (28.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lost Creek
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (11.8%)2 (28.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (9.5%)2 (22.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Lost Creek

Employment by Class of Employer in Lost Creek

Among the 187 employed individuals in Lost Creek, private company employees (156 | 83.4%), not-for-profit organizations (18 | 9.6%), and local government employees (7 | 3.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lost Creek
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees15683.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)21.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations189.6%
Local Government Employees73.7%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees42.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total187100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lost Creek

According to the labor force statistics for Lost Creek, out of the total population over 16 years of age (306), 68.3% or 209 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.6% or 18 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 24 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.6% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lost Creek
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years58 (90.6%)16 (27.6%)
25 to 29 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years9 (56.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years32 (65.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years53 (91.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years7 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years23 (71.9%)2 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total209 (68.3%)18 (8.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lost Creek

According to labor force statistics for Lost Creek, 76.3% of individuals (148) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (194) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 2 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 100.0% or 36 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.5% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lost Creek
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma57 (67.9%)3 (3.5%)
College / Associate Degree36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher51 (81.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total148 (76.3%)3 (1.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lost Creek

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lost Creek are Health Diagnosing & Treating (24 | 12.6%), Health Technologists (24 | 12.6%), Community & Social Service (16 | 8.4%), Education Instruction & Library (9 | 4.7%), and Business & Financial (8 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lost Creek

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lost Creek, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (50.0%), Education Instruction & Library (44.4%), and Community & Social Service (43.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Management (66.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lost Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Business & Financial4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total (Category)13 (24.1%)41 (75.9%)
Total (Overall)68 (35.6%)123 (64.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lost Creek are Food Preparation & Serving (15 | 7.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (8 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (4 | 2.1%), Security & Protection (4 | 2.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (4 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Lost Creek

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lost Creek, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (62.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lost Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Security & Protection4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (41.2%)20 (58.8%)
Total (Overall)68 (35.6%)123 (64.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lost Creek are Office & Administration (6 | 3.1%), and Sales & Related (4 | 2.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lost Creek

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lost Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)68 (35.6%)123 (64.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lost Creek are Construction & Extraction (6 | 3.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lost Creek

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lost Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)68 (35.6%)123 (64.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lost Creek are Transportation (34 | 17.8%), Material Moving (24 | 12.6%), and Production (20 | 10.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lost Creek

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lost Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Material Moving6 (25.0%)18 (75.0%)
Total (Category)26 (33.3%)52 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)68 (35.6%)123 (64.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lost Creek

Employment Industries in Lost Creek

The major employment industries in Lost Creek include Retail Trade (59 | 30.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (28 | 14.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (15 | 7.9%), Construction (12 | 6.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (11 | 5.8%).
Employment Industries in Lost Creek

Employment Industries by Sex in Lost Creek

The Lost Creek industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lost Creek
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Manufacturing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Public Administration11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (35.6%)123 (64.4%)

Education in Lost Creek

School Enrollment in Lost Creek

The most common levels of schooling among the 70 students in Lost Creek are middle school (37 | 52.9%), college / undergraduate (19 | 27.1%), and high school (8 | 11.4%).
School Enrollment in Lost Creek
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool22.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School22.9%
Middle School3752.9%
High School811.4%
College / Undergraduate1927.1%
Graduate / Professional22.9%
Total70100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lost Creek

Out of a total of 70 students who are enrolled in schools in Lost Creek, 18 (25.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 52 (74.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lost Creek
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (74.3%)18 (25.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lost Creek

Science & technology (24 | 37.5%), psychology (9 | 14.1%), education (8 | 12.5%), liberal arts & history (7 | 10.9%), and social sciences (4 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 64 individuals in Lost Creek who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lost Creek
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural11.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology914.1%
Social Sciences46.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2437.5%
Business34.7%
Education812.5%
Literature & Languages46.2%
Liberal Arts & History710.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities46.2%
Total64100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lost Creek

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lost Creek

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lost Creek are males with 2 vehicles (39, accounting for 57.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (52, making up 32.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lost Creek
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle6 (8.8%)12 (10.1%)
2 Vehicles39 (57.4%)52 (43.7%)
3 Vehicles14 (20.6%)40 (33.6%)
4 Vehicles9 (13.2%)9 (7.6%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)6 (5.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lost Creek

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lost Creek are 15 to 19 minutes (61 commuters, 34.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (54 commuters, 30.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (19 commuters, 10.6%).
Commute Time in Lost Creek
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes42.2%
5 to 9 Minutes31.7%
10 to 14 Minutes63.4%
15 to 19 Minutes6134.1%
20 to 24 Minutes5430.2%
25 to 29 Minutes137.3%
30 to 34 Minutes1910.6%
35 to 39 Minutes84.5%
40 to 44 Minutes21.1%
45 to 59 Minutes73.9%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes21.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Lost Creek

The most common commute times in Lost Creek are 20 to 24 minutes (21 commuters, 32.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (47 commuters, 40.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lost Creek
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes6 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes14 (21.9%)47 (40.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes21 (32.8%)33 (28.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes4 (6.2%)9 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes12 (18.8%)7 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lost Creek

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lost Creek are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (23, 35.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (45, 39.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lost Creek
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3 (4.7%)3 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)8 (7.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23 (35.9%)11 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7 (10.9%)15 (13.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10 (15.6%)45 (39.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (10.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (4.7%)11 (9.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (10.9%)10 (8.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (100.0%)115 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lost Creek

Occupancy by Ownership in Lost Creek

Of the total 142 dwellings in Lost Creek, owner-occupied units account for 113 (79.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 29 (20.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lost Creek
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11379.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2920.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units142100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lost Creek

Occupancy by Household Size in Lost Creek
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2215.5%
2-Person Household6646.5%
3-Person Household96.3%
4+ Person Household4531.7%
Total Housing Units142100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lost Creek

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lost Creek
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15 (68.2%)7 (31.8%)
2-Person Household50 (75.8%)16 (24.2%)
3-Person Household6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
4+ Person Household42 (93.3%)3 (6.7%)
Total Housing Units113 (79.6%)29 (20.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lost Creek

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lost Creek
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
High School Diploma52 (91.2%)5 (8.8%)
College/Associate Degree21 (53.8%)18 (46.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30 (90.9%)3 (9.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lost Creek

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lost Creek
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3423.9%
35 to 44 Years2618.3%
45 to 54 Years2618.3%
55 to 64 Years2618.3%
65 to 74 Years64.2%
75 to 84 Years2215.5%
85 Years and Over21.4%
Total142100.0%

Housing Finances in Lost Creek

Median Income by Occupancy in Lost Creek

Median Income by Occupancy in Lost Creek
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied113 (79.6%)$75,938
Renter-Occupied29 (20.4%)$33,672
Average142 (100.0%)$55,556

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lost Creek

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lost Creek
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (3.5%)3 (10.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (8.0%)20 (69.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9999 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (16.8%)4 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (18.6%)2 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more18 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lost Creek

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lost Creek
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49925 (22.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79917 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99910 (8.8%)2 (6.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49920 (17.7%)16 (55.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99930 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lost Creek

Housing Structures in Lost Creek

Housing Structures in Lost Creek
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10171.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other4128.9%
Total142100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lost Creek

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lost Creek
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached95 (94.1%)6 (5.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other18 (43.9%)23 (56.1%)
Total113 (79.6%)29 (20.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lost Creek

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lost Creek
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms36 (31.9%)19 (65.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms37 (32.7%)5 (17.2%)
8 or more Rooms40 (35.4%)5 (17.2%)
Total113 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lost Creek

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lost Creek
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas86 (76.1%)12 (41.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity23 (20.3%)17 (58.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lost Creek

Household Vehicle Usage in Lost Creek
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (1.8%)3 (10.3%)
1 Vehicle17 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles55 (48.7%)21 (72.4%)
3 or more Vehicles39 (34.5%)5 (17.2%)
Total113 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lost Creek

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lost Creek

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4370
Median Property Value$87,500$153,800
Median Household Income$55,417$16
Monthly Housing Costs$403$0
Real Estate Taxes$500$10

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lost Creek

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lost Creek
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00014 (32.6%)16 (22.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9999 (20.9%)8 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99917 (39.5%)43 (61.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (7.0%)3 (4.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lost Creek

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lost Creek
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9997 (16.3%)10 (14.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (11.6%)8 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9994 (9.3%)4 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9999 (20.9%)4 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9992 (4.6%)9 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more2 (4.6%)19 (27.1%)
Total43 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lost Creek

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lost Creek
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x28 (65.1%)100,000 (142,857.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)56 (80.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (4.6%)8 (11.4%)
4.0x or more11 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lost Creek

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lost Creek
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80032 (74.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4998 (18.6%)22 (31.4%)
$800 to $1,4993 (7.0%)28 (40.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lost Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lost Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lost Creek
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5 (16.1%)26 (83.9%)
6 to 18 Years49 (90.7%)5 (9.3%)
19 to 25 Years50 (69.4%)22 (30.6%)
26 to 34 Years29 (82.9%)6 (17.1%)
35 to 44 Years45 (91.8%)4 (8.2%)
45 to 54 Years56 (96.6%)2 (3.5%)
55 to 64 Years35 (74.5%)12 (25.5%)
65 to 74 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (80.0%)77 (20.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lost Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lost Creek
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5 (16.1%)26 (83.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen49 (90.7%)5 (9.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen50 (69.4%)22 (30.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lost Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lost Creek
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00046 (88.5%)6 (11.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99976 (73.8%)27 (26.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99921 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99977 (90.6%)8 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over89 (71.2%)36 (28.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lost Creek

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lost Creek
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63 (9.7%)2 (6.5%)
6 to 18 Years10 (18.5%)39 (72.2%)
19 to 25 Years4 (5.6%)46 (63.9%)
25 to 34 Years17 (48.6%)12 (34.3%)
35 to 44 Years11 (22.5%)34 (69.4%)
45 to 54 Years14 (24.1%)42 (72.4%)
55 to 64 Years14 (29.8%)23 (48.9%)
65 to 74 Years13 (100.0%)3 (23.1%)
75 Years and over27 (100.0%)18 (66.7%)
Total113 (29.3%)219 (56.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lost Creek

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lost Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (16.0%)4 (13.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (16.9%)17 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years3 (42.9%)1 (16.7%)
75 Years and over5 (38.5%)10 (71.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lost Creek

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lost Creek: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (13.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (13.9%)10 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (23.1%)5 (35.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lost Creek: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lost Creek: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (13.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (15.4%)1 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lost Creek: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years3 (42.9%)1 (16.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (57.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lost Creek: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (7.1%)

Technology Access in Lost Creek

Computing Device Access in Lost Creek

Computing Device Access in Lost Creek
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10372.5%
Smartphone12990.8%
Tablet5438.0%
No Computing Device74.9%
Total142100.0%

Internet Access in Lost Creek

Internet Access in Lost Creek
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home8761.3%
Cellular Data Only139.1%
Satellite Internet42.8%
No Internet3826.8%
Total142100.0%

Lost Creek Summary

History

Lost Creek is a small unincorporated community located in Harrison County, West Virginia. It is situated along the West Fork River, approximately five miles south of Clarksburg. The town was founded in the late 1800s and was originally known as “Lost Creek Station” due to its location on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The town was officially incorporated in 1891 and was named after the nearby creek.
The town was originally a small farming community, but it quickly grew into a bustling industrial center. The town was home to several coal mines, a brickyard, a sawmill, and a gristmill. The town also had a post office, a general store, and a hotel.
In the early 1900s, the town experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The population grew to over 500 people and the town had several businesses, including a bank, a movie theater, and a newspaper.
The town experienced a decline in the mid-1900s as the coal industry declined and the population began to move away. By the 1970s, the population had dropped to less than 200 people.

Geography

Lost Creek is located in Harrison County, West Virginia. It is situated along the West Fork River, approximately five miles south of Clarksburg. The town is located in the Appalachian Mountains and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests.
The climate in Lost Creek is humid and temperate. The average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit and the average temperature in the winter is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
The town is located near several state parks, including Coopers Rock State Forest and Blackwater Falls State Park.

Economy

The economy of Lost Creek is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay.
The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Lost Creek Country Store and the Lost Creek Museum. The town also hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Lost Creek Apple Festival and the Lost Creek Bluegrass Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lost Creek was 545 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from other races.
The median household income in Lost Creek was $35,625 and the median family income was $41,250. The per capita income was $17,845. About 11.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lost Creek?
Total Population of Lost Creek is 386.
What is the Total Male Population of Lost Creek?
Total Male Population of Lost Creek is 151.
What is the Total Female Population of Lost Creek?
Total Female Population of Lost Creek is 235.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lost Creek?
There are 64.26 Males per 100 Females in Lost Creek.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lost Creek?
There are 155.63 Females per 100 Males in Lost Creek.
What is the Median Population Age in Lost Creek?
Median Population Age in Lost Creek is 39.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lost Creek
Average Family Size in Lost Creek is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lost Creek
Average Household Size in Lost Creek is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lost Creek?
Per Capita income in Lost Creek is $28,456.
What is the Median Family Income in Lost Creek?
Median Family Income in Lost Creek is $93,194.
What is the Median Household income in Lost Creek?
Median Household Income in Lost Creek is $55,556.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lost Creek?
Income or Wage Gap in Lost Creek is 44.3%.
Women in Lost Creek earn 55.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lost Creek?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lost Creek is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lost Creek?
There are 209 People in the Labor Forcein in Lost Creek.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lost Creek?
68.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Lost Creek.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lost Creek?
Unemployment Rate in Lost Creek is 8.6%.