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Stony Prairie

Ohio · 1,218 residents · 1.604 sq mi
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Stony Prairie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,421. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,400. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
1,218
+46%since 2000
from 836 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
759 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7351K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stony Prairie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,421
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,569 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,239
+8%since 2000
from $16,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+44%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(681)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(138)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.2%(311)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(848)
Black5.4%(66)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(242)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.1%(635)
Diversity Score
52
+40%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+97%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.3%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stony Prairie, Ohio?

Stony Prairie, Ohio has about 1,218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stony Prairie, Ohio?

The typical household in Stony Prairie, Ohio earns about $39,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stony Prairie, Ohio expensive?

In Stony Prairie, Ohio, the median home is worth about $95,400, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Stony Prairie, Ohio?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stony Prairie, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stony Prairie, Ohio?

About 25.5% of people in Stony Prairie, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stony Prairie, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Stony Prairie, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 334 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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