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Prairie City

Oregon · 841 residents · 0.992 sq mi
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Prairie City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,125. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 239 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,900. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
841
−22%since 2000
from 1,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+31%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5627218811K1K1990201020202024Prairie City
2024615
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,027
+66%since 2000
from $16,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,024)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(740)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(38)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other7.8%(66)
Diversity Score28.5%(240)
Diversity Score
28
+536%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie City, Oregon?

Prairie City, Oregon has about 841 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairie City, Oregon?

The typical household in Prairie City, Oregon earns about $50,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie City, Oregon expensive?

In Prairie City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $131,900, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie City, Oregon?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie City, Oregon?

About 11.4% of people in Prairie City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie City, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 306 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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