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Prairie Grove

Arkansas · 7,045 residents · 9.326 sq mi
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Prairie Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,891. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,505 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,900. Households here earn about 25% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,045
+177%since 2000
from 2,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
755 / sq mi
+177%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−3%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K8K1990201020202024Prairie Grove
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,891
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,628 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,153
+62%since 2000
from $16,154 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,387)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2%(52)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(179)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(5,755)
Black0.7%(52)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(455)
Asian1.1%(76)
Other13.6%(961)
Diversity Score44.6%(3,144)
Diversity Score
45
+532%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Grove, Arkansas?

Prairie Grove, Arkansas has about 7,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie Grove, Arkansas earns about $61,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie Grove, Arkansas expensive?

In Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $167,900, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Grove, Arkansas?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie Grove, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie Grove, Arkansas?

About 15.3% of people in Prairie Grove, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie Grove, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie Grove, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,284 residents, a change of about 300 percent over that period.

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