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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prairie Creek

Arkansas · 1,849 residents · 4.372 sq mi
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Prairie Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,000. Population has grown 40% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $124,600. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,849
+40%since 1990
from 1,323 in 1990
1990 – 2024
423 / sq mi
+40%since 1990
from 303 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.8
−12%since 1990
from 57.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Prairie Creek
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,663 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,355
+104%since 1990
from $18,270 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$686
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $445 in 1990
US average: $602
82.3%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
17.7% rent
2.1
−15%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian1.2%(16)
Diversity Score7.3%(97)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,789)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score3.3%(61)
3
−55%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 32.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−47%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Creek, Arkansas?

Prairie Creek, Arkansas has about 1,849 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Prairie Creek, Arkansas earns about $59,000 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 $124,600, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Creek, Arkansas?

About 33.9% 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 4.5% 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 526 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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