Lostine, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lostine, Oregon
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Lostine fire station, city hall, and library
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| Motto(s):
A stop and a smile away
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wallowa |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,373 ft (1,028 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 241 |
| • Density | 836.81/sq mi (323.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97857
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-43900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410882 |
| Website | https://www.cityoflostine.com/ |
Lostine is a small city in Wallowa County, Oregon, United States. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. In 2020, about 241 people lived there. The city's motto is "A stop and a smile away," showing its friendly nature.
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History of Lostine
Lostine was named after another place in Kansas. That place was a small post office for farmers in the 1870s.
The Lostine, Oregon, post office opened in August 1878. W.R. Laughlin was the first postmaster. The city itself was officially planned out in 1884.
Geography and Location
Lostine is found along Oregon Route 82. It is located about halfway between the towns of Wallowa and Enterprise.
Natural Surroundings
The Lostine River flows nearby. This river is a branch of the Wallowa River. Lostine is also east of the Wallowa Mountains. These mountains are a beautiful part of northeastern Oregon.
City Area
The United States Census Bureau says Lostine covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Lostine's Climate
Lostine has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the area has big changes in temperature during the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
Population and People
Lostine's population has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| 1910 | 230 | — | |
| 1920 | 244 | 6.1% | |
| 1930 | 176 | −27.9% | |
| 1940 | 204 | 15.9% | |
| 1950 | 178 | −12.7% | |
| 1960 | 240 | 34.8% | |
| 1970 | 196 | −18.3% | |
| 1980 | 250 | 27.6% | |
| 1990 | 231 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 263 | 13.9% | |
| 2010 | 213 | −19.0% | |
| 2020 | 241 | 13.1% | |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, the city had 213 people living in 95 households. About 57 of these were families. The population density was about 710 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lostine were White (93.0%). There were also some Native American (2.3%) and Asian (3.3%) residents. A small number of people (1.4%) were from two or more races. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lostine was 46.5 years. About 22.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 17.8% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.2%) and females (48.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Lostine para niños
