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Prairie Farm

Wisconsin · 473 residents · 0.962 sq mi
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Prairie Farm has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,167. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,500. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
473
−7%since 2000
from 508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.9
+6%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4114384644905171990201020202024Prairie Farm
2024423
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.6%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 94.7%(22)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.8%(32)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 194.4%(21)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.8%(18)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.3%(63)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.8%(51)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411%(52)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.2%(72)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.8%(37)
US avg: 7%
75 to 848.5%(40)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over7.2%(34)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,167
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,213
+55%since 2000
from $15,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(489)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German43.4%(193)
Norwegian38.2%(170)
Irish13.5%(60)
English6.1%(27)
Swedish4.5%(20)
French3.1%(14)
Slovak2.9%(13)
Scottish2.7%(12)
American2.2%(10)
Danish1.6%(7)
Czech1.1%(5)
Italian1.1%(5)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.1%(5)
Swiss0.7%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.9%(66)
Married51.1%(89)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.9%(19)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(40)
Married54.1%(92)
Widowed10%(17)
Divorced12.4%(21)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin?

Prairie Farm, Wisconsin has about 473 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin earns about $41,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie Farm, Wisconsin expensive?

In Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $105,500, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin?

About 15.1% of people in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie Farm, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie Farm, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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