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Garden Prairie

Illinois · 352 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Garden Prairie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,903. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2009. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $203,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
352
+54%since 2009
from 228 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Population density
552 / sq mi
+54%since 2009
from 357 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
−19%since 2009
from 48.4 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
145258372485598200920202024Garden Prairie
2024403
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,903
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $36,354 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,377
+7%since 2009
from $24,715 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance43.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical43.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $160,400 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $654 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
41.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+28%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.4%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.9%(126)
Diversity Score
36
+133%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Prairie, Illinois?

Garden Prairie, Illinois has about 352 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden Prairie, Illinois?

The typical household in Garden Prairie, Illinois earns about $35,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden Prairie, Illinois expensive?

In Garden Prairie, Illinois, the median home is worth about $203,100, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Garden Prairie, Illinois?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Garden Prairie, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Prairie, Illinois?

About 17.8% of people in Garden Prairie, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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