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North Prairie

Wisconsin · 2,193 residents (2025 est.) · 2.752 sq mi
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North Prairie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,798. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $424,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 97% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,385
+52%since 2000
from 1,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
867 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+13%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,193 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024North Prairie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,798
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,596 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,308
+122%since 2000
from $24,470 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.6%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−12%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,100
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,304
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,542)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(38)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.8%(67)
Diversity Score11.2%(268)
Diversity Score
11
+294%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 91.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Prairie, Wisconsin?

North Prairie, Wisconsin has about 2,385 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Prairie, Wisconsin?

The typical household in North Prairie, Wisconsin earns about $152,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Prairie, Wisconsin expensive?

In North Prairie, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $424,100, and the typical rent is about $1,304 a month.

How educated are people in North Prairie, Wisconsin?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Prairie, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Prairie, Wisconsin?

About 2.8% of people in North Prairie, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Prairie, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, North Prairie, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,044 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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