CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Prairieburg

Iowa · 178 residents · 0.448 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Cedar Rapids metro area
Compare
The short version

Prairieburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
178
+2%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+27%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1331531741942141990201020202024Prairieburg
2024143
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,477
+25%since 2000
from $17,197 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Prairieburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(7)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.8%
−55.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Prairieburg

Danville
Pop 161
Clyattville
Pop 147
Junction City
Pop 139
Manor
Pop 136
Places similar to Prairieburg
Head to head

Compare Prairieburg to nearby cities

PRAIRIEBURG VS
Marion
Income$86,743+94%
Home value$241,700+210%
Population42,732+27292%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PRAIRIEBURG VS
Cedar Rapids
Income$70,424+57%
Home value$187,100+140%
Population137,935+88320%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PRAIRIEBURG VS
North Liberty
Income$102,102+128%
Home value$303,800+289%
Population21,976+13987%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PRAIRIEBURG VS
Coralville
Income$69,144+55%
Home value$298,500+283%
Population23,960+15259%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairieburg, Iowa?

Prairieburg, Iowa has about 178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairieburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Prairieburg, Iowa earns about $44,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairieburg, Iowa expensive?

In Prairieburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $78,000.

How educated are people in Prairieburg, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Prairieburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairieburg, Iowa?

About 13.2% of people in Prairieburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairieburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairieburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Prairieburg with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →