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Prairie du Chien

Wisconsin · 5,911 residents · 5.936 sq mi
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Prairie du Chien has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,911
−2%since 2000
from 6,018 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
996 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Prairie du Chien
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,038 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,268
+15%since 2000
from $17,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(5,678)
Black3.6%(214)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(53)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(673)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,487)
Black4.5%(264)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(73)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other1%(58)
Diversity Score16.7%(987)
Diversity Score
17
+49%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin?

Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin has about 5,911 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin earns about $35,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin expensive?

In Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $103,000, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin?

About 13.4% of people in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 252 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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