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South Prairie

Washington · 434 residents · 0.383 sq mi
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South Prairie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $224,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

434
+14%since 2000
from 382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,133 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.6
+25%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1592463344215081990201020202024South Prairie
2024309
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,917
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$24,341
+26%since 2000
from $19,345 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
17.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$224,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,417
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $794 in 2000
US average: $853
65.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
9.0% rent
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
39.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
11.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.9
+46%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(357)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian1.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(400)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score10.1%(44)
10
+27%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
84.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
10.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
27.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
47.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.0%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Prairie, Washington?

South Prairie, Washington has about 434 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Prairie, Washington earns about $57,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Prairie, Washington expensive?

In South Prairie, Washington, the median home is worth about $224,300, and the typical rent is about $1,417 a month.

How educated are people in South Prairie, Washington?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Prairie, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Prairie, Washington?

About 17.4% of people in South Prairie, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Prairie, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, South Prairie, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 246 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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