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Prairie Farm

Wisconsin · 494 residents · 0.962 sq mi
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Prairie Farm has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,700. Households here earn about 44% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
494
−3%since 2000
from 508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
514 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+1%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4114384644905171990201020202024Prairie Farm
2024423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,866
+46%since 2000
from $15,638 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+64%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(489)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(445)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.6%(13)
Diversity Score17.3%(86)
Diversity Score
17
+126%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin?

Prairie Farm, Wisconsin has about 494 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin earns about $35,625 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 $87,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin?

About 13.7% 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 17.9% of people in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie Farm, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie Farm, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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