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Prairie Home

Missouri · 220 residents · 0.388 sq mi
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Prairie Home has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $43,300. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

220
+6%since 1990
from 207 in 1990
1990 – 2025
567 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 534 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
−16%since 1990
from 51.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1862252643023411990201020202024Prairie Home
2024251
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,375
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,068 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,182
+43%since 1990
from $10,603 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−10.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$196
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
26.9% rent
1.5
+9%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(8)
4
−50%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+17.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−14%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Home, Missouri?

Prairie Home, Missouri has about 220 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Prairie Home, Missouri earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie Home, Missouri expensive?

In Prairie Home, Missouri, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $196 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Home, Missouri?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie Home, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie Home, Missouri?

About 6.0% of people in Prairie Home, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie Home, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie Home, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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