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Prairie

Kansas · 22,957 residents · 6.211 sq mi
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Prairie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,196. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $316,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,957
+4%since 2000
from 22,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,696 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−2%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K23K1990201020202024Prairie
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,196
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,685 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,192
+56%since 2000
from $34,677 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,387
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $852 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+50%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(20,906)
Black0.7%(163)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(502)
Asian1.1%(246)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(2,236)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(20,219)
Black1.1%(258)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,085)
Asian1.5%(354)
Other2.1%(490)
Diversity Score22.8%(5,237)
Diversity Score
23
+125%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie, Kansas?

Prairie, Kansas has about 22,957 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairie, Kansas?

The typical household in Prairie, Kansas earns about $88,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie, Kansas expensive?

In Prairie, Kansas, the median home is worth about $316,800, and the typical rent is about $1,387 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie, Kansas?

About 72.1% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie, Kansas?

About 3.9% of people in Prairie, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 229 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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