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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Prairie County

Arkansas · 9,518 residents · 647.516 sq mi
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Prairie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,044. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,300. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,518
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 9,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
15 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Prairie County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,044
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,990 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,642
−46%vs 2000
vs $15,907 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.7%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$248
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $336 in 2000
US average: $450
73.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
26.8% rent
2.1
+23%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(8,060)
Black13.7%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(77)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(3,035)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86%(8,184)
Black13.6%(1,291)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(43)
Diversity Score30.7%(2,924)
31
−3%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.3%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Prairie County, Arkansas?

Prairie County, Arkansas has about 9,518 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Prairie County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Prairie County, Arkansas earns about $17,044 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie County, Arkansas expensive?

In Prairie County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $35,300, and the typical rent is about $248 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie County, Arkansas?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie County, Arkansas?

About 22.7% of people in Prairie County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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