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Prairie Heights

Washington · 4,405 residents · 3.74 sq mi
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Prairie Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $305,700. Households here earn about 28% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,405
+11%vs 2011
vs 3,976 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,178 / sq mi
+11%vs 2011
vs 1,063 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
−7%vs 2011
vs 40.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,417
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,008 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,070
−7%vs 2011
vs $29,227 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.357 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $293,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,321 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.9% in 2011
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.5%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+9%vs 2011
vs 3.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,503)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(261)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other4.5%(180)
Diversity Score27.2%(1,080)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(3,938)
Black0.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(200)
Asian0.8%(37)
Other6.3%(278)
Diversity Score27.8%(1,223)
Diversity Score
28
+2%vs 2011
vs 27 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 36.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
Female
47.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Heights, Washington?

Prairie Heights, Washington has about 4,405 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairie Heights, Washington?

The typical household in Prairie Heights, Washington earns about $73,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie Heights, Washington expensive?

In Prairie Heights, Washington, the median home is worth about $305,700, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Heights, Washington?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie Heights, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie Heights, Washington?

About 14.0% of people in Prairie Heights, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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