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Prairie County

Arkansas · 8,282 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 $42,754. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,282
−13%since 2000
from 9,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+13%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Prairie County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,754
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,990 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,955
+69%since 2000
from $15,907 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(6,924)
Black11.1%(922)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(145)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other1.9%(159)
Diversity Score33.5%(2,777)
Segregation Score15.5%(1,283)
Diversity Score
34
+5%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie County, Arkansas?

Prairie County, Arkansas has about 8,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prairie County, Arkansas earns about $42,754 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 $71,800, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie County, Arkansas?

About 15.3% 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 10.4% of people in Prairie County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prairie County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Prairie County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,236 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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