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Rolling Prairie

Indiana · 582 residents · 1.056 sq mi
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Rolling Prairie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,375. Population has grown 45% since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
582
+45%vs 2011
vs 401 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
551 / sq mi
+45%vs 2011
vs 380 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+4%vs 2011
vs 37.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
105270436602767201020202024Rolling Prairie
2024238
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,375
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,045 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$20,091
−13%vs 2011
vs $23,023 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.343 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade48.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $140,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−29.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.5% in 2011
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−12.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.1
+3%vs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(388)
Black3.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(31)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(569)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(25)
Diversity Score
4
−46%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−15.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 24.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
Female
59.5%
+10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolling Prairie, Indiana?

Rolling Prairie, Indiana has about 582 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rolling Prairie, Indiana?

The typical household in Rolling Prairie, Indiana earns about $55,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolling Prairie, Indiana expensive?

In Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the median home is worth about $119,000.

How educated are people in Rolling Prairie, Indiana?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rolling Prairie, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolling Prairie, Indiana?

About 2.5% of people in Rolling Prairie, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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