River Bend Times

46.3 percent of Lost Nation residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Lost Nation population reached 395.

Out of 212 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	183	46.3
Employed	212	53.7
Employed in civilian labor force	212	53.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0