Lostant, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lostant, Illinois had a total population of 407, the 999th largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,417, which is 22% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
Lostant Quick Facts
How Lostant Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 402 | 407 | +1.2% |
| Median household income | $68,750 | $65,417 | -4.8% |
| Median home value | $99,600 | $100,000 | +0.4% |
How Lostant Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lostant Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in LaSalle County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 18,447 | $71,413 | 17.3% | $154,000 |
| Streator | 12,330 | $57,609 | 20.3% | $94,700 |
| Peru | 9,775 | $74,808 | 9.0% | $154,300 |
| LaSalle | 9,498 | $57,732 | 18.8% | $113,500 |
| Mendota | 6,994 | $51,632 | 14.1% | $134,100 |
| Lake Holiday | 5,641 | $107,875 | 2.9% | $256,400 |
| Marseilles | 4,279 | $58,217 | 21.5% | $142,500 |
| Oglesby | 3,570 | $76,189 | 9.6% | $139,700 |
| Sheridan | 2,519 | $85,250 | 10.9% | $186,400 |
| Seneca | 2,450 | $86,830 | 22.2% | $227,500 |
Cities Similar to Lostant
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierron | 414 | $66,875 | $105,300 | 8.6% | 26.7% |
| Garden Prairie | 403 | $68,319 | $186,400 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Westfield | 415 | $63,819 | $85,600 | 16.1% | 12.3% |
| Bondville | 404 | $71,250 | $168,200 | 11.5% | 13.6% |
| Hull | 413 | $60,863 | $96,900 | 26.5% | 19.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 407, Lostant's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lostant is a small community located in Illinois, within LaSalle County. The total population is 407. It ranks as the 999th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lostant is 38.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lostant is $65,417. This is 22% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $100,000. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Lostant is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Lostant has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.6%) is well below the state average of 18.8%.
Education
16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lostant, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lostant, Illinois?
Lostant, Illinois has a population of 407 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lostant, IL?
The median household income in Lostant is $65,417, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lostant, IL?
The poverty rate in Lostant is 10.8%. This means approximately 44 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lostant, Illinois?
Lostant's population is 86.2% White, 0.0% Black, 8.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.2% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lostant, IL?
The median home value in Lostant is $100,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.
How educated is Lostant, Illinois?
16.6% of adults (25+) in Lostant hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.