Lost Creek, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lost Creek, Texas
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Lost Creek entrance monument on Lost Creek Blvd at Capital of Texas Highway.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Travis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2) |
| • Land | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,276 |
| • Density | 387/sq mi (150.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78746
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| FIPS code | 48-44166 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867554 |
Lost Creek is a nice neighborhood and a special kind of community area in Travis County, Texas, United States. It's known for being a well-off place to live. In 2020, about 1,276 people lived there.
This area is bordered by major roads like Capital of Texas Highway and Bee Caves Road. It also has Barton Creek nearby. Lost Creek includes smaller neighborhoods like Parkstone, Woods of Westlake, Camelot, and Knollwood.
The name "Lost Creek" comes from a quiet part of Barton Creek. This section is away from the more famous spots like Barton Springs and Zilker Park.
People started building homes in Lost Creek in the late 1970s. This building continued for over 30 years. Today, almost all the land in Lost Creek has been developed. There are also businesses along Bee Caves Road and Capital of Texas Highway, including banks and technology companies. Lost Creek became part of Austin in 2015 but became independent again in May 2024.
Where is Lost Creek?
Lost Creek is located at coordinates 30°17′40″N 97°50′44″W / 30.29444°N 97.84556°W. The entire area covers about 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its borders.
Schools in Lost Creek
All students living in Lost Creek attend schools within the Eanes Independent School District. Younger students go to Forest Trail Elementary. Middle schoolers attend West Ridge Middle School. For high school, students go to Westlake High School.
Who Lives in Lost Creek?
The number of people living in Lost Creek has changed over the years:
- 2000: 4,729 people
- 2010: 4,509 people
- 2020: 1,276 people
In 2000, there were 1,562 households in Lost Creek. Many families lived there, with 52% of households having children under 18. Most households (80.2%) were married couples.
The people in Lost Creek are very well educated. In 2014, a business magazine called Lost Creek "The Most Educated Place In Texas." It was also ranked as the seventh most educated place in the entire United States. This ranking was based on information from the census.
See also
In Spanish: Lost Creek (Texas) para niños
