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Prairie Creek

Arkansas · 2,066 residents · 4.372 sq mi
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Prairie Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $166,100. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,066
+12%since 2000
from 1,849 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
473 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
−3%since 2000
from 50.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Prairie Creek
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,372
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,569
−10%since 2000
from $37,355 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+70%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,932)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2%(42)
Asian1.3%(26)
Other1.2%(25)
Diversity Score12.2%(252)
Diversity Score
12
+272%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+118%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Creek, Arkansas?

Prairie Creek, Arkansas has about 2,066 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie Creek, Arkansas earns about $46,372 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 $166,100, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Creek, Arkansas?

About 31.2% 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 3.8% 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 743 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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