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Prairieville

Louisiana · 33,197 residents · 21.998 sq mi
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Prairieville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $259,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 96% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,197
+4%since 2019
from 31,974 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+2%since 2019
from 35.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
26K29K31K34K36K201020202024Prairieville
202435K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,722
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $99,953 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,507
+5%since 2019
from $38,595 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $236,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,113
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,188 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.1% in 2019
14.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(24,451)
Black10%(3,202)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(2,117)
Asian2.1%(678)
Other4.8%(1,526)
Diversity Score49.8%(15,910)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(23,477)
Black14.6%(4,835)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(2,769)
Asian2.5%(825)
Other4.3%(1,428)
Diversity Score59.2%(19,651)
Diversity Score
59
+19%since 2019
from 50 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+10%since 2019
from 32.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 70.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Female
50.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairieville, Louisiana?

Prairieville, Louisiana has about 33,197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairieville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Prairieville, Louisiana earns about $99,722 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 $259,000, and the typical rent is about $1,113 a month.

How educated are people in Prairieville, Louisiana?

About 35.8% 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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