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Prairieville

Louisiana · 26,895 residents · 21.998 sq mi
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Prairieville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,805. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $200,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,895
−1%vs 2011
vs 27,151 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,223 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 1,234 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+3%vs 2011
vs 33.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
26K29K31K34K36K201020202024Prairieville
202435K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,805
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,845 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,052
−3%vs 2011
vs $33,066 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.351 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $206,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $855 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−19.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.7% in 2011
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+1%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(21,517)
Black14.3%(3,879)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,005)
Asian1.5%(406)
Other1.3%(344)
Diversity Score43.7%(11,871)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(21,390)
Black12.3%(3,295)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,339)
Asian1.8%(482)
Other1.6%(418)
Diversity Score43.9%(11,794)
Diversity Score
44
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 44 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 28.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% 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
3.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairieville, Louisiana?

Prairieville, Louisiana has about 26,895 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairieville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Prairieville, Louisiana earns about $80,805 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 $200,300, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Prairieville, Louisiana?

About 32.2% 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 6.3% of people in Prairieville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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