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Prairie View

Texas · 8,184 residents · 7.404 sq mi
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Prairie View has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,363. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 86% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $188,300. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 54.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 74% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,184
+86%since 2000
from 4,410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,105 / sq mi
+86%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.3
−2%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Prairie View
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,363
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,805 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,361
−10%since 2000
from $8,219 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
54.7%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
62.3% rent
Afford Score
11.5
+325%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(116)
Black93.3%(4,113)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(117)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(610)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(184)
Black82%(6,712)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,070)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other1.5%(123)
Diversity Score37%(3,029)
Diversity Score
37
+168%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie View, Texas?

Prairie View, Texas has about 8,184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairie View, Texas?

The typical household in Prairie View, Texas earns about $16,363 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie View, Texas expensive?

In Prairie View, Texas, the median home is worth about $188,300, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie View, Texas?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie View, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie View, Texas?

About 54.7% of people in Prairie View, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie View, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie View, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,212 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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