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Prairie Home

Missouri · 262 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 $37,917. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
262
+19%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−8%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862252643023411990201020202024Prairie Home
2024251
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,330
+47%since 2000
from $15,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+54%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(8)
Diversity Score9.2%(24)
Diversity Score
9
+161%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+87%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Home, Missouri?

Prairie Home, Missouri has about 262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie Home, Missouri earns about $37,917 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Home, Missouri?

About 21.2% 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 6.2% 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 55 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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