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Prairieville

Louisiana · 35,238 residents · 21.998 sq mi
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Prairieville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $317,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 73% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
35,238
+1%since 2023
from 35,010 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,602 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,592 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
+9%since 2023
from 34.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
26K29K31K34K36K201020202024Prairieville
202435K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,923
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,610 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,901
+3%since 2023
from $46,363 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+2%since 2023
from 0.379 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $302,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,324
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,225 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(26,321)
Black13.4%(4,676)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,508)
Asian1.8%(626)
Other5.4%(1,879)
Diversity Score51.5%(18,025)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(26,162)
Black12.3%(4,330)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,167)
Asian2%(710)
Other5.3%(1,869)
Diversity Score53.3%(18,794)
Diversity Score
53
+4%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 31.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% 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
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Female
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairieville, Louisiana?

Prairieville, Louisiana has about 35,238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairieville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Prairieville, Louisiana earns about $104,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairieville, Louisiana expensive?

In Prairieville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $317,400, and the typical rent is about $1,324 a month.

How educated are people in Prairieville, Louisiana?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Prairieville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairieville, Louisiana?

About 4.6% of people in Prairieville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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