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Prairieton

Indiana · 475 residents · 0.477 sq mi
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The short version

Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $367,700. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
+6%since 2023
from 449 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Population density
996 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 941 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
−4%since 2023
from 35.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2022 – 2024
44246348550652720222024Prairieton
2024475
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,661
+5%since 2023
from $23,499 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
−8%since 2023
from 0.530 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $374,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% 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

Average commute
17.3 min
+2%since 2023
from 17.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% 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
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% 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
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Female
48.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% 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 Prairieton, Indiana?

Prairieton, Indiana has about 475 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Prairieton, Indiana expensive?

In Prairieton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $367,700.

How educated are people in Prairieton, Indiana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Prairieton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairieton, Indiana?

About 18.1% of people in Prairieton, Indiana 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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