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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prairie City

Iowa · 1,365 residents · 1.242 sq mi
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Prairie City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $92,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,365
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,360 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,099 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,095 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+7%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Prairie City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,292 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,864
+66%since 1990
from $11,992 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$445
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
23.9% rent
2.2
+31%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score3.1%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,337)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score3.6%(50)
4
+19%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−34%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie City, Iowa?

Prairie City, Iowa has about 1,365 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Prairie City, Iowa?

The typical household in Prairie City, Iowa earns about $42,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie City, Iowa expensive?

In Prairie City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $92,300, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie City, Iowa?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie City, Iowa?

About 5.6% of people in Prairie City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie City, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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