Lost City is a CDP located in Cherokee County Oklahoma. Lost City has a 2024 population of 769. Lost City is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 799 in 2020.
The average household income in Lost City is $78,634 with a poverty rate of 5.42%. The median age in Lost City is 34.7 years: 34.3 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lost City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 381 | 43% |
| White | 330 | 37.25% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 16.93% |
| Asian | 25 | 2.82% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 330 | 2.68 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Married | 163 | 3.18 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Non Family | 88 | 1.15 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 48 | 3.23 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 31 | 3.61 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
86.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 3.59% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 117 | 19.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 268 | 43.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 144 | 23.49% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 277 | 269 | 57 |
| Native American | 222 | 208 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 79 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 62.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $61,445 | $49,479 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,875 | $0 | $47,188 |
| High School Graduate | $45,278 | $46,389 | $23,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,510 | $53,750 | $45,938 |
| Some College | $49,688 | $60,625 | $42,167 |
$48,510
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$45,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.23% of Lost City residents speak only English, while 2.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 381 | 32 | 8.4% |
| White | 316 | 15 | 4.75% |
| Multiple | 150 | 1 | 0.67% |
5.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.92%
Male Poverty Rate
6.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lost City is Native, with 8.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lost City is Multiple, with 0.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.36% |
| Some College | 11.29% |
| High School | 5.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.89% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,875 | $80,672 |
| Households | $73,750 | $78,634 |
| Married Families | $74,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,222 | $63,578 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 31 | 12.76% |
| White | 23 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 13 | 52% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 29.55% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
75.62%
Born in Lost City
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lost City residents were born in the United States, with 75.62% having been born in Oklahoma. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 769 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 769 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 769 | 25 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 744 | -55 | -6.88% |
| 2020 | 799 | -113 | -12.39% |
| 2019 | 912 | 18 | 2.01% |
| 2018 | 894 | -68 | -7.07% |
| 2017 | 962 | 21 | 2.23% |
| 2016 | 941 | 89 | 10.45% |
| 2015 | 852 | 31 | 3.78% |
| 2014 | 821 | -35 | -4.09% |
| 2013 | 856 | 69 | 8.77% |
| 2012 | 787 | -132 | -14.36% |
| 2011 | 919 | 149 | 19.35% |
| 2010 | 770 | 0 | 0% |