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Prairie City

Illinois · 407 residents · 1.008 sq mi
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Prairie City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% 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 $68,800. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
407
−12%since 2000
from 461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
404 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+24%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3203804415025621990201020202024Prairie City
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,959
+30%since 2000
from $12,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+169%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(370)
Black2.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other16.8%(68)
Diversity Score40.3%(164)
Diversity Score
40
+735%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie City, Illinois?

Prairie City, Illinois has about 407 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie City, Illinois earns about $35,625 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 $68,800, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie City, Illinois?

About 11.2% 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 9.0% 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 101 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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