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Prairie du Rocher

Illinois · 604 residents · 0.571 sq mi
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Prairie du Rocher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
604
−1%since 2000
from 613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,058 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+5%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3834685536377221990201020202024Prairie du Rocher
2024454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,536
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,795 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,018
+36%since 2000
from $14,771 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+31%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(595)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score3.5%(21)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois?

Prairie du Rocher, Illinois has about 604 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois?

The typical household in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois earns about $35,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie du Rocher, Illinois expensive?

In Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois?

About 12.7% of people in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie du Rocher, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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