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Prairie Heights

Washington · 4,561 residents · 3.74 sq mi
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Prairie Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $343,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
4,561
+9%since 2019
from 4,187 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,220 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 1,120 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+16%since 2019
from 35.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K201020202024Prairie Heights
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,202
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $100,327 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,597
+19%since 2019
from $34,841 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $290,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,361
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,349 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
13.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+7%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(3,367)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino16%(670)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other2.8%(117)
Diversity Score40.9%(1,711)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(3,655)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(393)
Asian1.1%(51)
Other4.1%(187)
Diversity Score34.2%(1,559)
Diversity Score
34
−16%since 2019
from 41 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 89.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
−7%since 2019
from 37.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Female
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Foreign born
4.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Heights, Washington?

Prairie Heights, Washington has about 4,561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie Heights, Washington earns about $111,202 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 $343,300, and the typical rent is about $1,361 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Heights, Washington?

About 17.8% 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 4.8% of people in Prairie Heights, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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