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Prairie Home

Missouri · 280 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 $37,614. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,500. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
+27%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
722 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
−1%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862252643023411990201020202024Prairie Home
2024251
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,614
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,617
+49%since 2000
from $15,182 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$234
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+40%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(275)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+1%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Home, Missouri?

Prairie Home, Missouri has about 280 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie Home, Missouri earns about $37,614 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $234 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Home, Missouri?

About 14.4% 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 11.6% 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 73 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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