Lostine, Oregon is a small town with a population of 539 people. It has a population density of two people per square mile, which is much lower than the United States' population density of 93 people per square mile. Lostine provides its residents with a range of businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events to enjoy year-round.
Businesses located in Lostine include the Lostine Tavern, an old-fashioned bar serving up lunch and dinner as well as live music on the weekends; Lostine Hops & Barley, where you can find locally brewed beer and ciders; and the Eagle Cap Cafe, offering home cooked meals.
Outdoor activities in Lostine include fishing and boating at Wallowa Lake State Park as well as camping and hiking around the lake. There are also forest roads available for ATVing or mountain biking. In addition, nearby Zumwalt Prairie offers scenic views with plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Organizations such as the Wallowa County Professional Educators provide support to local teachers throughout the school year while the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance sponsors concerts and other events that highlight local talent. The Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts also celebrates artisans from across Oregon who display their work each summer in downtown Lostine.
Local sporting events include rodeos at Bowman Ranch during spring and summer months as well as several basketball tournaments in neighboring towns during winter months. For those who enjoy hunting, there's elk season within a few miles of town from October through December each year.
The population in Lostine (zip 97857) is 539. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lostine (zip 97857) is 57.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lostine (zip 97857) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lostine (zip 97857)
- 69.3% are married
- 10.7% are divorced
- 19.9% are married with children
- 12.6% have children, but are single
Race in Lostine (zip 97857)
- 93.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander