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Prairie Rose

North Dakota · 55 residents (2025 est.) · 0.041 sq mi
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Prairie Rose is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,375. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $440,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−37%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 1,659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+24%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:55 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22641071501921990201020202024Prairie Rose
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,375
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,247
+282%since 2000
from $22,334 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+226%since 2010
from 0.164 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$440,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+62%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(3)
Diversity Score16.2%(7)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.0 min
+534%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2011
from 95.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2012
from 1.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2017
from 96.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Rose, North Dakota?

Prairie Rose, North Dakota has about 43 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairie Rose, North Dakota?

The typical household in Prairie Rose, North Dakota earns about $139,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie Rose, North Dakota expensive?

In Prairie Rose, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $440,000.

How educated are people in Prairie Rose, North Dakota?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie Rose, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie Rose, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Prairie Rose, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie Rose, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie Rose, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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