Lost Hills is a CDP located in Kern County California. Lost Hills has a 2024 population of 1,644. Lost Hills is currently declining at a rate of -3.24% annually and its population has decreased by -5.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,742 in 2020.
The average household income in Lost Hills is $49,441 with a poverty rate of 26.92%. The median age in Lost Hills is 23.1 years: 19.8 years for males, and 28.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lost Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 954 | 51.26% |
| White | 508 | 27.3% |
| Other race | 399 | 21.44% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 476 | 3.91 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Married | 242 | 4.83 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Non Family | 114 | 1.25 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Female | 96 | 4.54 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Male | 24 | 4.67 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
4.69
Average Family Size
3.91
Average Household Size
35.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 153 | 16.91% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 0.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 1.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 1.55% |
| High School Graduate | 164 | 18.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 444 | 49.06% |
| Some College | 108 | 11.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 887 | 308 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 442 | 154 | 4 |
| Other Race | 213 | 60 | 16 |
| White | 18 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 34.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 7.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,442 | $31,875 | $21,786 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,342 | $31,034 | $23,162 |
| Overall | $28,982 | $32,308 | $24,632 |
| Some College | $30,833 | $63,365 | $29,345 |
$28,982
Average Earnings
$32,308
Average Male
$24,632
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.51% of Lost Hills residents speak only English, while 88.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,810 | 450 | 24.86% |
| Multiple | 954 | 285 | 29.87% |
| Other | 399 | 110 | 27.57% |
| White | 51 | 51 | 100% |
26.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.54%
Male Poverty Rate
30.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lost Hills is White, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lost Hills is Hispanic, with 24.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.03% |
| High School | 30.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.13% |
| Some College | 6.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.13% |
| Male Employed | 16.43% |
| Female Employed | 8.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,750 | $55,257 |
| Households | $42,333 | $49,441 |
| Married Families | $51,136 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,304 | $26,596 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.62% |
| White | 9 | 2.89% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
52.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.05%
Born in Lost Hills
60.51%
Native Born
39.49%
Foreign Born
33.26%
Non Citizen
6.23%
Naturalized
60.51% of Lost Hills residents were born in the United States, with 56.05% having been born in California. 33.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,644 | -55 | -3.24% |
| 2023 | 1,699 | -55 | -3.14% |
| 2022 | 1,754 | -14 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 1,768 | 26 | 1.49% |
| 2020 | 1,742 | 16 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 1,726 | -217 | -11.17% |
| 2018 | 1,943 | -112 | -5.45% |
| 2017 | 2,055 | 42 | 2.09% |
| 2016 | 2,013 | -113 | -5.32% |
| 2015 | 2,126 | -68 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 2,194 | 218 | 11.03% |
| 2013 | 1,976 | -120 | -5.73% |
| 2012 | 2,096 | 21 | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 2,075 | -337 | -13.97% |
| 2010 | 2,412 | 0 | 0% |