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Prairietown

Illinois · 183 residents · 0.188 sq mi
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Prairietown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,234. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $100,900. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
−3%since 2023
from 189 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
973 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
−12%since 2023
from 58.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
13518924429935320202024Prairietown
2024183
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,234
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,766 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,654
−3%since 2023
from $40,812 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.210
+25%since 2023
from 0.168 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $109,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.2
−8%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(8)
Diversity Score10.1%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.9%(20)
Diversity Score24.3%(45)
Diversity Score
24
+140%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
84.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Female
43.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairietown, Illinois?

Prairietown, Illinois has about 183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairietown, Illinois?

The typical household in Prairietown, Illinois earns about $85,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairietown, Illinois expensive?

In Prairietown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $100,900.

How educated are people in Prairietown, Illinois?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Prairietown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairietown, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Prairietown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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