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Dardenne Prairie

Missouri · 12,743 residents · 5.334 sq mi
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Dardenne Prairie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,267. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,359 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $317,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 134% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% 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
12,743
+191%since 2000
from 4,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,389 / sq mi
+191%since 2000
from 822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+23%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5964K8K11K15K1990201020202024Dardenne Prairie
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,267
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,086 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,570
+83%since 2000
from $29,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
8.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,202)
Black1.7%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1%(42)
Asian1%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(385)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(10,834)
Black3.6%(465)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(369)
Asian4.4%(567)
Other2.7%(343)
Diversity Score31.6%(4,031)
Diversity Score
32
+260%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri?

Dardenne Prairie, Missouri has about 12,743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri?

The typical household in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri earns about $134,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dardenne Prairie, Missouri expensive?

In Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, the median home is worth about $317,400, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.

How educated are people in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri?

About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri?

About 1.8% of people in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dardenne Prairie, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,974 residents, a change of about 620 percent over that period.

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

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