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North Prairie

Wisconsin · 2,141 residents · 2.752 sq mi
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North Prairie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,481. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $271,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,141
+36%since 2000
from 1,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
778 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+13%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024North Prairie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,481
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,596 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,960
+31%since 2000
from $24,470 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+51%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,075)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(43)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other6.6%(141)
Diversity Score19.8%(423)
Diversity Score
20
+593%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Prairie, Wisconsin?

North Prairie, Wisconsin has about 2,141 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Prairie, Wisconsin earns about $81,481 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 $271,900, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in North Prairie, Wisconsin?

About 30.4% 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 0.8% 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 800 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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