of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.88. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,354, and the median income for a family was $34,792. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,933. About 15.4% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over. 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 Jim McAndrew (1944– ) Major League Baseball pitcher and World Series Champion for the New York Mets Ken Ploen (1935- ) Canadian Football League hall of fame quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Joe Seng (1946-2016), Iowa state legislator George Stone (1876–1945) Major League Baseball left fielder and AL batting champion See also Sharon Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as Smithtown Church, is located north of town and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. References External links Official City Website Chamber of Commerce A documentary film title inspired by the city "Lost Nation: The Ioway" City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Lost Nation Cities in Iowa Cities in Clinton County, Iowa 1872 establishments in Iowa Populated places established in 1872