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Prairietown

Illinois · 153 residents · 0.188 sq mi
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Prairietown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,274. Population has fallen 49% since 2021, a loss of 145 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

153
−49%vs 2021
vs 298 in 2021
2020 – 2024
814 / sq mi
−49%vs 2021
vs 1,585 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
50.2
+21%vs 2021
vs 41.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
13518924429935320202024Prairietown
2024183
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$90,274
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $95,529 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$28,708
−4%vs 2021
vs $29,889 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

93.1%
−6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
6.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(5)
3
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
−8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
−14%vs 2021
vs 30.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
73.1%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
63.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.3% in 2021
51.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.7% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Prairietown, Illinois?

Prairietown, Illinois has about 153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairietown, Illinois?

The typical household in Prairietown, Illinois earns about $90,274 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Prairietown, Illinois?

About 5.0% 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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