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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prairie Ridge

Washington · 11,688 residents · 4.22 sq mi
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Prairie Ridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,367. Population has grown 41% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $129,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,688
+41%since 1990
from 8,278 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,770 / sq mi
+41%since 1990
from 1,962 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
+8%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K11K12K13K1990201020202024Prairie Ridge
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,367
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,821 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,491
+78%since 1990
from $10,976 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$669
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $541 in 1990
US average: $602
88.4%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
11.6% rent
2.5
−12%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(7,976)
Black1.1%(93)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(113)
Asian0.2%(19)
Diversity Score12%(990)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(10,658)
Black0.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(393)
Asian0.9%(103)
Diversity Score11.9%(1,396)
12
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 31.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Ridge, Washington?

Prairie Ridge, Washington has about 11,688 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Prairie Ridge, Washington earns about $52,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie Ridge, Washington expensive?

In Prairie Ridge, Washington, the median home is worth about $129,300, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Ridge, Washington?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie Ridge, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie Ridge, Washington?

About 5.5% of people in Prairie Ridge, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie Ridge, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie Ridge, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,410 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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