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Prairie Creek

Arkansas · 2,493 residents · 4.372 sq mi
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Prairie Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,391. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $423,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 54% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,493
+35%since 2000
from 1,849 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
570 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
−5%since 2000
from 50.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Prairie Creek
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,391
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,191
+18%since 2000
from $37,355 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−6%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$423,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+115%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,789)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(1,842)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(55)
Asian1.8%(46)
Other22.1%(550)
Diversity Score50.6%(1,261)
Diversity Score
51
+1444%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+109%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
+30.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Creek, Arkansas?

Prairie Creek, Arkansas has about 2,493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairie Creek, Arkansas?

The typical household in Prairie Creek, Arkansas earns about $93,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie Creek, Arkansas expensive?

In Prairie Creek, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $423,300, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Creek, Arkansas?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie Creek, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie Creek, Arkansas?

About 11.6% of people in Prairie Creek, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie Creek, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie Creek, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,170 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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