Lost City, OK Demographics

A map of Lost City's Population by Race

Lost City, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 852, a large increase from the 767 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.0% White, 33.7% Native American/Other, 16.3% Hispanic, 12.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lost City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lost City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lost City, that probability was 62.2% in 2020 and 71.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lost City is ranked the 270th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lost City was ranked the 276th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lost City's White Population

307 residents of Lost City, or 36.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lost City is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Lost City ranks 743rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lost City's White population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Lost City's population has decreased from 43.4% to 36.0%.

Lost City is less White than neighboring Shady Grove CDP (Cherokee County) (37.5% White), Hulbert (44.1% White), Peggs (54.8% White), Gideon (88.1% White), and Grandview (39.2% White).

Lost City's Black Population

0 residents of Lost City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lost City is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Lost City ranks 519th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lost City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lost City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lost City is less Black than neighboring Shady Grove CDP (Cherokee County) (2.6% Black), Peggs (1.3% Black), and Gideon (0.9% Black).

Lost City's Asian Population

11 residents of Lost City, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lost City is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Lost City ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lost City's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 11. Asian residents' share of Lost City's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.3%.

Lost City is more Asian than neighboring Shady Grove CDP (Cherokee County) (0% Asian), Hulbert (0% Asian), Peggs (0.9% Asian), Gideon (0% Asian), and Grandview (0% Asian).

Lost City's Hispanic Population

139 residents of Lost City, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lost City is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lost City ranks 691st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lost City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 717.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lost City's population has increased from 2.2% to 16.3%.

Lost City is more Hispanic than neighboring Shady Grove CDP (Cherokee County) (4.4% Hispanic), Hulbert (1.6% Hispanic), Peggs (4.5% Hispanic), and Gideon (0.9% Hispanic). Lost City is less Hispanic than neighboring Grandview (16.5% Hispanic).

Lost City's Native American/Other Population

287 residents of Lost City, or 33.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lost City is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lost City ranks 47th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lost City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lost City's population has decreased from 41.6% to 33.7%.

Lost City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shady Grove CDP (Cherokee County) (30% Native American/Other), Peggs (27.4% Native American/Other), Gideon (8.2% Native American/Other), and Grandview (30.4% Native American/Other). Lost City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hulbert (39.2% Native American/Other).

Lost City's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Lost City, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lost City is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Lost City ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lost City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Lost City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.7%.

Lost City is more Multiracial than neighboring Peggs (11.1% Multiracial), and Gideon (1.8% Multiracial). Lost City is less Multiracial than neighboring Shady Grove CDP (Cherokee County) (25.4% Multiracial), Hulbert (15.1% Multiracial), and Grandview (13.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.