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 $47,693 with a poverty rate of 22.01%. The median age in Lost Hills is 23.8 years: 23.4 years for males, and 27 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lost Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 794 | 45.27% |
| Two or more races | 650 | 37.06% |
| Other race | 294 | 16.76% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 486 | 3.61 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Married | 249 | 4.63 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Non Family | 142 | 1.26 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
| Female | 61 | 4.69 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Male | 34 | 4 | 0 | 100 |
4.56
Average Family Size
3.61
Average Household Size
34.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 8.41% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 1.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16 | 1.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 188 | 21.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 494 | 56.91% |
| Some College | 86 | 9.91% |
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 | 852 | 301 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 320 | 122 | 4 |
| Other Race | 123 | 17 | 3 |
| Asian | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| White | 16 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 43.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 2.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,875 | $37,969 | $20,385 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,538 | $29,844 | $25,563 |
| Overall | $29,335 | $32,292 | $26,313 |
| Some College | $46,250 | $60,938 | $0 |
$29,335
Average Earnings
$32,292
Average Male
$26,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
8.48% of Lost Hills residents speak only English, while 91.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 91.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,707 | 339 | 19.86% |
| Multiple | 650 | 158 | 24.31% |
| White | 47 | 47 | 100% |
| Other | 294 | 43 | 14.63% |
22.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.44%
Male Poverty Rate
23.88%
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 Other, with 14.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 56.25% |
| High School | 21.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.75% |
| Some College | 7.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 9.7% |
| Female Employed | 6.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,375 | $56,030 |
| Households | $41,250 | $47,693 |
| Married Families | $50,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,188 | $27,497 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
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
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19 | 1.79% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.95% |
| White | 8 | 1.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
52.96%
Born in Lost Hills
54.33%
Native Born
45.67%
Foreign Born
38.71%
Non Citizen
6.96%
Naturalized
54.33% of Lost Hills residents were born in the United States, with 52.96% having been born in California. 38.71% 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% |