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Prairie Ridge

Washington · 12,288 residents · 4.22 sq mi
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Prairie Ridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $306,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,288
+5%since 2000
from 11,688 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,912 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+15%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K13K1990201020202024Prairie Ridge
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,384
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,367 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,615
+88%since 2000
from $19,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,800
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,545
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(10,658)
Black0.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(393)
Asian0.9%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(1,396)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(9,558)
Black1.2%(145)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,173)
Asian1.5%(182)
Other5.1%(624)
Diversity Score39.7%(4,872)
Diversity Score
40
+232%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Ridge, Washington?

Prairie Ridge, Washington has about 12,288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie Ridge, Washington earns about $85,384 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 $306,800, and the typical rent is about $1,545 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Ridge, Washington?

About 16.0% 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 4.7% 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 4,010 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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