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Lost Nation, Iowa
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Location of Lost Nation, Iowa
Location of Lost Nation, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Clinton
Incorporated July 9, 1903
Area
 • Total 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
 • Land 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
755 ft (230 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 434
 • Density 574.07/sq mi (221.55/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52254
Area code(s) 563
FIPS code 19-46605
GNIS feature ID 0458634

Lost Nation is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 434 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

The area which would later formally become Lost Nation was known by that name as early as 1855, though the origin of the name is unknown. Lost Nation was platted in 1872 and became an incorporated community in July 1903. A train station was established along the Sabula, Ackley and Dakota railroad in 1871. In 1911, the town was one of the few small towns in the eastern part of the state to be powered by electricity.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1910 523 —    
1920 537 +2.7%
1930 493 −8.2%
1940 493 +0.0%
1950 557 +13.0%
1960 567 +1.8%
1970 547 −3.5%
1980 524 −4.2%
1990 467 −10.9%
2000 497 +6.4%
2010 446 −10.3%
2020 434 −2.7%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
Lost Nation Iowa 20090125 City Hall Library
City Hall & Library

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 446 people, 201 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 696.9 inhabitants per square mile (269.1/km2). There were 221 housing units at an average density of 345.3 per square mile (133.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 201 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 44.2 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

Arts and culture

Annual events

Rustic Days

The annual Rustic Days in Lost Nation take place during the third weekend of July. Rustic Days include a Rustic Run, a parade, and a street dance. Irma Neiber is the treasurer.

Education

It is within the Midland Community School District. The Lost Nation school district merged into the Midland district on July 1, 1993.

Notable people

George Stone baseball card
George Stone

See also

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