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Prairiewood

South Dakota · 303 residents · 0.59 sq mi
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Population has fallen 38% since 2021, a loss of 189 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $385,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% 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
303
−38%vs 2021
vs 492 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
46.3
+42%vs 2021
vs 32.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
28434240045751520202024Prairiewood
2024474
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.6%(23)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(16)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.3%(22)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(21)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.7%(2)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.3%(25)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.9%(39)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.9%(36)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.2%(49)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.5%(41)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.9%(21)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$80,552
+21%vs 2021
vs $66,713 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services19%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $416,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
5.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(492)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(289)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German50.7%(222)
Swedish23.5%(103)
Norwegian22.8%(100)
Irish17.4%(76)
English13.9%(61)
Finnish8.7%(38)
Russian7.5%(33)
Scotch-Irish3.9%(17)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.5%
−10.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−9%vs 2021
vs 15.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+12.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.8%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.8% in 2021
Female
54.1%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.2% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married19%(22)
Married81%(94)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married16.3%(24)
Married61.9%(91)
Widowed21.8%(32)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairiewood, South Dakota?

Prairiewood, South Dakota has about 303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Prairiewood, South Dakota expensive?

In Prairiewood, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $385,900.

How educated are people in Prairiewood, South Dakota?

About 63.5% of adults age 25 and over in Prairiewood, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairiewood, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Prairiewood, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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