Prairie City
Prairie City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $26,500. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.
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How many people live in Prairie City, Illinois?
Prairie City, Illinois has about 461 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Prairie City, Illinois?
The typical household in Prairie City, Illinois earns about $36,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Prairie City, Illinois expensive?
In Prairie City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $26,500, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.
How educated are people in Prairie City, Illinois?
About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Prairie City, Illinois?
About 22.6% of people in Prairie City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
Has Prairie City, Illinois grown since 1990?
Yes, Prairie City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024