Prairie City, IA

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Prairie City Overview

1,762
TOTAL POPULATION
851
MALE POPULATION
911
FEMALE POPULATION
93.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,835
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,000
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
967
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
76.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Prairie City Zip Codes

Prairie City Area Codes

Race in Prairie City

The most populous races in Prairie City are White / Caucasian (1,715 | 97.3%), Two or more Races (33 | 1.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (24 | 1.4%).
Race in Prairie City
Race# Population% Population
Asian20.1%
Black / African American120.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino241.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,71597.3%
Two or more Races331.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,762100.0%

Ancestry in Prairie City

The most populous ancestries reported in Prairie City are German (445 | 25.3%), Dutch (212 | 12.0%), Irish (174 | 9.9%), English (137 | 7.8%), and Scottish (110 | 6.2%), together accounting for 61.2% of all Prairie City residents.
Ancestry in Prairie City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American754.3%
British70.4%
Canadian40.2%
Cherokee10.1%
Croatian30.2%
Czech80.4%
Czechoslovakian130.7%
Danish191.1%
Dutch21212.0%
English1377.8%
European814.6%
French40.2%
German44525.3%
Greek100.6%
Hungarian30.2%
Irish1749.9%
Italian412.3%
Korean40.2%
Mexican241.4%
Norwegian543.1%
Pennsylvania German40.2%
Polish110.6%
Scandinavian50.3%
Scotch-Irish251.4%
Scottish1106.2%
Swedish301.7%
Swiss251.4%
Welsh341.9%
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Immigrants in Prairie City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Prairie City came from Central America (8 | 0.4%), Latin America (8 | 0.4%), Mexico (8 | 0.4%), Europe (4 | 0.2%), and Germany (4 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.8% of all Prairie City residents.
Immigrants in Prairie City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia20.1%
Central America80.4%
Europe40.2%
Germany40.2%
Latin America80.4%
Mexico80.4%
Philippines20.1%
South Eastern Asia20.1%
Western Europe40.2%
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Sex and Age in Prairie City

Sex and Age in Prairie City

The most populous age groups in Prairie City are 45 to 49 Years (95 | 11.2%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (125 | 13.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Prairie City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65 (7.6%)69 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Years89 (10.5%)36 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years82 (9.6%)125 (13.7%)
15 to 19 Years66 (7.8%)44 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years24 (2.8%)36 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years57 (6.7%)35 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Years29 (3.4%)66 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years91 (10.7%)97 (10.6%)
40 to 44 Years66 (7.8%)83 (9.1%)
45 to 49 Years95 (11.2%)58 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years28 (3.3%)69 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years52 (6.1%)46 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years19 (2.2%)31 (3.4%)
65 to 69 Years19 (2.2%)41 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years60 (7.0%)38 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years3 (0.4%)18 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)10 (1.1%)
85 Years and over6 (0.7%)9 (1.0%)
Total851 (100.0%)911 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Prairie City

Median Family Size in Prairie City

The median family size in Prairie City is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (399 | 79.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (15 | 3.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Prairie City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple399 (79.0%)3.19
Single Male/Father15 (3.0%)2.53
Single Female/Mother91 (18.0%)2.60
Total Families505 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Prairie City

The median household size in Prairie City is 2.64 persons per household, with married-couple households (399 | 60.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (159 | 23.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Prairie City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple399 (60.1%)3.20
Single Male/Father15 (2.3%)3.07
Single Female/Mother91 (13.7%)2.86
Non-family159 (23.9%)1.07
Total Households664 (100.0%)2.64

Household Size by Marriage Status in Prairie City

Out of a total of 664 households in Prairie City, 505 (76.0%) are family households, while 159 (23.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 190, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 149.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Prairie City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-149 (22.4%)
2-Person Households190 (28.6%)10 (1.5%)
3-Person Households130 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households113 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households44 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households24 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total505 (76.0%)159 (23.9%)

Female Fertility in Prairie City

Fertility by Age in Prairie City

Average fertility rate in Prairie City is 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Prairie City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years12 (33.3%)88.0
35 to 50 years24 (66.7%)97.0
Total36 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Prairie City

91.7% of women with births (36) in Prairie City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 25.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Prairie City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
35 to 50 years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (91.7%)3 (8.3%)

Fertility by Education in Prairie City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Prairie City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma4 (11.1%)70.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (5.6%)11.0
Bachelor's Degree30 (83.3%)222.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total36 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Prairie City

8.3% of women with births in Prairie City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 10.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Prairie City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree27 (90.0%)3 (10.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (91.7%)3 (8.3%)

Income in Prairie City

Income Overview in Prairie City

Per Capita Income in Prairie City is $37,835, while median incomes of families and households are $91,875 and $80,000 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,762$37,835
Median Family Income505$91,875
Mean Family Income505$109,049
Median Household Income664$80,000
Mean Household Income664$98,758
Income Deficit505$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,76241.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,76258.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7620.36

Earnings by Sex in Prairie City

Average Earnings in Prairie City are $47,355, $59,688 for men and $35,000 for women, a difference of 41.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Prairie City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male481 (47.6%)$59,688
Female530 (52.4%)$35,000
Total1,011 (100.0%)$47,355

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Prairie City

The most common earnings brackets in Prairie City are $100,000+ for men (82 | 17.1%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (64 | 12.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Prairie City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (4.8%)26 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99920 (4.2%)30 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49915 (3.1%)9 (1.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (0.8%)20 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (0.8%)21 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (0.4%)6 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (0.8%)9 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)36 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)24 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (2.5%)47 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (1.5%)31 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99922 (4.6%)6 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99920 (4.2%)12 (2.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99926 (5.4%)29 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99932 (6.7%)43 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99920 (4.2%)38 (7.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99945 (9.4%)64 (12.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99965 (13.5%)49 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99978 (16.2%)8 (1.5%)
$100,000+82 (17.1%)22 (4.2%)
Total481 (100.0%)530 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Prairie City

Average earnings in Prairie City are $67,545 for men and $43,578 for women, a difference of 35.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,417, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $59,018. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,053, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,833.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Prairie City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$59,018$25,833
College or Associate's Degree$59,875$43,491
Bachelor's Degree$90,417$46,053
Graduate Degree--
Total$67,545$43,578

Family Income in Prairie City

Family Income Brackets in Prairie City

According to the Prairie City family income data, there are 151 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Prairie City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00030.6%
$10,000 to $14,99940.8%
$15,000 to $24,999305.9%
$25,000 to $34,999132.6%
$35,000 to $49,999265.1%
$50,000 to $74,99911122.0%
$75,000 to $99,9999118.0%
$100,000 to $149,99915129.9%
$150,000 to $199,999397.7%
$200,000+377.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Prairie City

6-person families (21 | 4.2%) account for the highest median family income in Prairie City with $222,981 per family, while 2-person families (206 | 40.8%) have the highest median income of $45,834 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Prairie City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families206 (40.8%)$91,667
3-Person Families118 (23.4%)$73,125
4-Person Families113 (22.4%)$107,917
5-Person Families43 (8.5%)$89,750
6-Person Families21 (4.2%)$222,981
7+ Person Families4 (0.8%)$0
Total505 (100.0%)$91,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Prairie City

The median family income in Prairie City is $91,875, with families comprising 2 earners (248) having the highest median family income of $111,667, while families with no earners (41) have the lowest median family income of $55,417, accounting for 49.1% and 8.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Prairie City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners41 (8.1%)$55,417
1 Earner135 (26.7%)$61,150
2 Earners248 (49.1%)$111,667
3+ Earners81 (16.0%)$101,719
Total505 (100.0%)$91,875

Household Income in Prairie City

Household Income Brackets in Prairie City

With 166 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Prairie City, accounting for 25.0% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (0.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Prairie City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00060.9%
$10,000 to $14,999111.7%
$15,000 to $24,999335.0%
$25,000 to $34,999324.8%
$35,000 to $49,9997411.1%
$50,000 to $74,99915523.3%
$75,000 to $99,9999814.8%
$100,000 to $149,99916625.0%
$150,000 to $199,999507.5%
$200,000+395.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Prairie City

The median household income in Prairie City is $80,000, with the highest median household income of $93,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 266 households (40.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,875, with 12 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Prairie City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12 (1.8%)$46,875
25 to 44 Years266 (40.1%)$93,750
45 to 64 Years254 (38.3%)$83,929
65+ Years132 (19.9%)$48,125
Total664 (100.0%)$80,000

Poverty in Prairie City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie City

With 1.9% poverty level for males and 4.6% for females among the residents of Prairie City, under 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (6.1%) and 12 females (11.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)8 (9.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years5 (3.2%)3 (1.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.8%)
55 to 64 Years4 (5.6%)8 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.8%)6 (7.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (10.8%)
Total16 (1.9%)42 (4.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie City

According to the poverty statistics in Prairie City, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (93.9%)69 (100.0%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years121 (100.0%)79 (90.8%)
12 to 14 Years46 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)
15 Years17 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years40 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years33 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years86 (100.0%)89 (88.1%)
35 to 44 Years152 (96.8%)177 (98.3%)
45 to 54 Years123 (100.0%)126 (99.2%)
55 to 64 Years67 (94.4%)69 (89.6%)
65 to 74 Years76 (96.2%)73 (92.4%)
75 Years and over9 (100.0%)33 (89.2%)
Total835 (98.1%)866 (95.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Prairie City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Prairie City show that 1.8% or 7 of the total 399 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.6%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Prairie City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children188 (96.4%)7 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total392 (98.3%)7 (1.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Prairie City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Prairie City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (4.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Prairie City

The poverty data for Prairie City shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (1.8%) and 4 of the single-parent households (3.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (3.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (30.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Prairie City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (1.8%)4 (3.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Prairie City

Employment by Class of Employer in Prairie City

Among the 900 employed individuals in Prairie City, private company employees (653 | 72.6%), not-for-profit organizations (80 | 8.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (70 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Prairie City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees65372.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)80.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)707.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations808.9%
Local Government Employees606.7%
State Government Employees252.8%
Federal Government Employees40.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total900100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Prairie City

According to the labor force statistics for Prairie City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,273), 76.0% or 967 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 56 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 98.3% or 59 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.3% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Prairie City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years51 (58.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years59 (98.3%)12 (20.3%)
25 to 29 Years85 (92.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years90 (94.7%)7 (7.8%)
35 to 44 Years312 (92.6%)8 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years225 (90.0%)29 (12.9%)
55 to 59 Years90 (91.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years36 (72.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total967 (76.0%)56 (5.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Prairie City

According to labor force statistics for Prairie City, 90.9% of individuals (838) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (922) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 44 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 97.0% or 230 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 26 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Prairie City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma230 (97.0%)11 (4.8%)
College / Associate Degree322 (88.5%)8 (2.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher286 (93.8%)28 (9.1%)
Total838 (90.9%)49 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Prairie City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Prairie City are Community & Social Service (96 | 10.5%), Business & Financial (79 | 8.7%), Management (78 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (63 | 6.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (59 | 6.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Prairie City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Prairie City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Prairie City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management56 (71.8%)22 (28.2%)
Business & Financial15 (19.0%)64 (81.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science44 (84.6%)8 (15.4%)
Computers & Mathematics8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Architecture & Engineering32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 10 (10.4%)86 (89.6%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (36.8%)12 (63.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10 (17.0%)49 (83.1%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Total (Category)135 (37.1%)229 (62.9%)
Total (Overall)440 (48.2%)472 (51.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Prairie City are Healthcare Support (38 | 4.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (38 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (37 | 4.1%), Security & Protection (25 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (19 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Prairie City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Prairie City, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (36.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (94.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Prairie City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Security & Protection9 (36.0%)16 (64.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1 (5.9%)16 (94.1%)
Law Enforcement8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (26.3%)28 (73.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total (Category)56 (35.7%)101 (64.3%)
Total (Overall)440 (48.2%)472 (51.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Prairie City are Sales & Related (105 | 11.5%), and Office & Administration (71 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Prairie City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Prairie City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related63 (60.0%)42 (40.0%)
Office & Administration6 (8.5%)65 (91.5%)
Total (Category)69 (39.2%)107 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)440 (48.2%)472 (51.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Prairie City are Construction & Extraction (48 | 5.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 2.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Prairie City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Prairie City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)440 (48.2%)472 (51.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Prairie City are Production (68 | 7.5%), Transportation (56 | 6.1%), and Material Moving (21 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Prairie City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Prairie City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production65 (95.6%)3 (4.4%)
Transportation36 (64.3%)20 (35.7%)
Material Moving9 (42.9%)12 (57.1%)
Total (Category)110 (75.9%)35 (24.1%)
Total (Overall)440 (48.2%)472 (51.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Prairie City

Employment Industries in Prairie City

The major employment industries in Prairie City include Manufacturing (164 | 18.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (136 | 14.9%), Finance & Insurance (101 | 11.1%), Retail Trade (84 | 9.2%), and Construction (65 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Prairie City

Employment Industries by Sex in Prairie City

The Prairie City industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Educational Services (93.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Prairie City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing141 (86.0%)23 (14.0%)
Wholesale Trade26 (53.1%)23 (46.9%)
Retail Trade28 (33.3%)56 (66.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing29 (87.9%)4 (12.1%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Information11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
Finance & Insurance20 (19.8%)81 (80.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific10 (23.8%)32 (76.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services4 (6.4%)59 (93.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14 (10.3%)122 (89.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services16 (35.6%)29 (64.4%)
Public Administration21 (87.5%)3 (12.5%)
Total440 (48.2%)472 (51.7%)

Education in Prairie City

School Enrollment in Prairie City

The most common levels of schooling among the 502 students in Prairie City are elementary school (145 | 28.9%), high school (135 | 26.9%), and middle school (112 | 22.3%).
School Enrollment in Prairie City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool367.2%
Kindergarten234.6%
Elementary School14528.9%
Middle School11222.3%
High School13526.9%
College / Undergraduate438.6%
Graduate / Professional81.6%
Total502100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Prairie City

Out of a total of 502 students who are enrolled in schools in Prairie City, 62 (12.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 440 (87.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (64.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Prairie City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds26 (92.9%)2 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old104 (84.6%)19 (15.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds176 (90.3%)19 (9.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds92 (95.8%)4 (4.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds24 (85.7%)4 (14.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)
Total440 (87.6%)62 (12.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Prairie City

Arts & humanities (76 | 19.3%), education (57 | 14.5%), business (48 | 12.2%), science & technology (43 | 10.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (38 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 394 individuals in Prairie City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Prairie City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics41.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural389.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology266.6%
Social Sciences369.1%
Engineering225.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4310.9%
Business4812.2%
Education5714.5%
Literature & Languages20.5%
Liberal Arts & History174.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications256.4%
Arts & Humanities7619.3%
Total394100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Prairie City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Prairie City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Prairie City are males with 2 vehicles (171, accounting for 39.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (143, making up 36.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Prairie City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle40 (9.2%)100 (21.5%)
2 Vehicles171 (39.2%)143 (30.8%)
3 Vehicles113 (25.9%)105 (22.6%)
4 Vehicles61 (14.0%)62 (13.4%)
5 or more Vehicles51 (11.7%)54 (11.6%)
Total436 (100.0%)464 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Prairie City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Prairie City are 30 to 34 minutes (186 commuters, 24.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (102 commuters, 13.2%), and 25 to 29 minutes (87 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Prairie City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes455.8%
5 to 9 Minutes10213.2%
10 to 14 Minutes577.4%
15 to 19 Minutes526.7%
20 to 24 Minutes577.4%
25 to 29 Minutes8711.3%
30 to 34 Minutes18624.1%
35 to 39 Minutes425.4%
40 to 44 Minutes607.8%
45 to 59 Minutes658.4%
60 to 89 Minutes111.4%
90 or more Minutes81.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Prairie City

The most common commute times in Prairie City are 30 to 34 minutes (132 commuters, 33.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (54 commuters, 14.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Prairie City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (2.8%)34 (9.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes53 (13.3%)49 (13.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes19 (4.8%)38 (10.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes28 (7.0%)24 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (4.0%)41 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes37 (9.2%)50 (13.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes132 (33.0%)54 (14.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes17 (4.3%)25 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes35 (8.7%)25 (6.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes36 (9.0%)29 (7.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (2.0%)3 (0.8%)
90 or more Minutes8 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Prairie City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Prairie City are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (70, 17.5%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (56, 15.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Prairie City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM23 (5.8%)18 (4.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM30 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM18 (4.5%)28 (7.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM70 (17.5%)51 (13.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM31 (7.7%)56 (15.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM68 (17.0%)43 (11.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM39 (9.8%)39 (10.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM46 (11.5%)35 (9.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (1.0%)8 (2.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (0.7%)29 (7.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3 (0.7%)21 (5.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM33 (8.3%)18 (4.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM32 (8.0%)23 (6.2%)
Total400 (100.0%)372 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Prairie City

Occupancy by Ownership in Prairie City

Of the total 664 dwellings in Prairie City, owner-occupied units account for 460 (69.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 204 (30.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Prairie City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units46069.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units20430.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units664100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Prairie City

Occupancy by Household Size in Prairie City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14922.4%
2-Person Household20030.1%
3-Person Household13019.6%
4+ Person Household18527.9%
Total Housing Units664100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Prairie City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Prairie City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household104 (69.8%)45 (30.2%)
2-Person Household143 (71.5%)57 (28.5%)
3-Person Household73 (56.1%)57 (43.9%)
4+ Person Household140 (75.7%)45 (24.3%)
Total Housing Units460 (69.3%)204 (30.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Prairie City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Prairie City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
High School Diploma110 (56.1%)86 (43.9%)
College/Associate Degree154 (65.2%)82 (34.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher189 (85.1%)33 (14.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Prairie City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Prairie City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11016.6%
35 to 44 Years16825.3%
45 to 54 Years16825.3%
55 to 64 Years8613.0%
65 to 74 Years9714.6%
75 to 84 Years203.0%
85 Years and Over152.3%
Total664100.0%

Housing Finances in Prairie City

Median Income by Occupancy in Prairie City

Median Income by Occupancy in Prairie City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied460 (69.3%)$85,000
Renter-Occupied204 (30.7%)$73,214
Average664 (100.0%)$80,000

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Prairie City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Prairie City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (0.9%)7 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (0.9%)7 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (0.4%)20 (9.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (5.7%)6 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99964 (13.9%)10 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99993 (20.2%)62 (30.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (10.9%)48 (23.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999134 (29.1%)32 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more77 (16.7%)12 (5.9%)
Total460 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Prairie City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Prairie City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002 (0.4%)3 (1.5%)
$300 to $49943 (9.3%)3 (1.5%)
$500 to $799115 (25.0%)80 (39.2%)
$800 to $99926 (5.7%)23 (11.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499153 (33.3%)88 (43.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99994 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49927 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Prairie City

Housing Structures in Prairie City

Housing Structures in Prairie City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached51677.7%
Single Unit, Attached314.7%
2 Unit Apartments182.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments568.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments101.5%
10 or more Apartments213.2%
Mobile Home / Other121.8%
Total664100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Prairie City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Prairie City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached449 (87.0%)67 (13.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other11 (91.7%)1 (8.3%)
Total460 (69.3%)204 (30.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Prairie City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Prairie City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (0.9%)20 (9.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms124 (27.0%)127 (62.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms215 (46.7%)22 (10.8%)
8 or more Rooms117 (25.4%)35 (17.2%)
Total460 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Prairie City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Prairie City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas419 (91.1%)110 (53.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity29 (6.3%)84 (41.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)10 (4.9%)
Total460 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Prairie City

Household Vehicle Usage in Prairie City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)3 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle96 (20.9%)99 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles166 (36.1%)62 (30.4%)
3 or more Vehicles198 (43.0%)40 (19.6%)
Total460 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Prairie City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Prairie City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units125335
Median Property Value$168,300$178,900
Median Household Income$56,979$65
Monthly Housing Costs$543$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,433$11

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Prairie City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Prairie City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004 (3.2%)8 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99919 (15.2%)15 (4.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999101 (80.8%)289 (86.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9991 (0.8%)23 (6.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total125 (100.0%)335 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Prairie City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Prairie City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)5 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99910 (8.0%)6 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99933 (26.4%)16 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (18.4%)31 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (12.8%)70 (20.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (16.8%)34 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more12 (9.6%)113 (33.7%)
Total125 (100.0%)335 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Prairie City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Prairie City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x34 (27.2%)103,281 (30,830.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x50 (40.0%)176 (52.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x24 (19.2%)99 (29.5%)
4.0x or more17 (13.6%)43 (12.8%)
Total125 (100.0%)335 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Prairie City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Prairie City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49926 (20.8%)16 (4.8%)
$800 to $1,49995 (76.0%)66 (19.7%)
Total125 (100.0%)335 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Prairie City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years421 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years152 (96.8%)5 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years323 (95.9%)14 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years244 (97.6%)6 (2.4%)
55 to 64 Years143 (96.6%)5 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,732 (98.3%)30 (1.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Prairie City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Prairie City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen421 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Prairie City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Prairie City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999364 (98.6%)5 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999278 (97.2%)8 (2.8%)
$100,000 and over787 (97.9%)17 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 669 (47.6%)76 (52.4%)
6 to 18 Years141 (33.5%)314 (74.6%)
19 to 25 Years19 (19.0%)81 (81.0%)
25 to 34 Years43 (27.4%)124 (79.0%)
35 to 44 Years56 (16.6%)282 (83.7%)
45 to 54 Years50 (20.0%)210 (84.0%)
55 to 64 Years12 (8.1%)132 (89.2%)
65 to 74 Years156 (98.7%)128 (81.0%)
75 Years and over46 (100.0%)40 (87.0%)
Total592 (33.6%)1,387 (78.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Prairie City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Prairie City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (16.0%)6 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years38 (10.8%)32 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years26 (32.9%)29 (36.7%)
75 Years and over6 (66.7%)19 (51.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Prairie City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Prairie City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.0%)6 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years12 (15.2%)3 (3.8%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)7 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Prairie City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (11.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Prairie City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (16.0%)6 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years18 (5.1%)15 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years9 (11.4%)11 (13.9%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Prairie City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (6.8%)28 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years8 (10.1%)9 (11.4%)
75 Years and over6 (66.7%)15 (40.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Prairie City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (4.0%)3 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (16.5%)3 (3.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (8.1%)

Technology Access in Prairie City

Computing Device Access in Prairie City

Computing Device Access in Prairie City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop53881.0%
Smartphone60991.7%
Tablet46469.9%
No Computing Device253.8%
Total664100.0%

Internet Access in Prairie City

Internet Access in Prairie City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home45468.4%
Cellular Data Only7811.7%
Satellite Internet7511.3%
No Internet7411.1%
Total664100.0%

Prairie City Summary

Prairie City, Iowa is a small town located in Jasper County, Iowa. It is situated in the Des Moines metropolitan area and is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Prairie City was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

Prairie City was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was originally named “Ohio City”, but was later changed to “Prairie City” due to its location on the prairie. The town was incorporated in 1858.
In the late 19th century, Prairie City was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several grain elevators, a creamery, a flour mill, and a brickyard. The town also had a railroad station, which was used to transport goods and passengers.
In the early 20th century, Prairie City experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and a variety of stores.

Geography

Prairie City is located at 41°37′N 93°45′W (41.619, -93.749). The town is situated in the Des Moines metropolitan area and is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The town is located in Jasper County, Iowa. It is bordered by the towns of Monroe, Newton, and Colfax. The town is situated on the Des Moines River, which flows through the town.

Economy

The economy of Prairie City is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several grain elevators, a creamery, and a flour mill. The town also has a variety of stores and businesses, including a bank, a hotel, and a movie theater.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Prairie City was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Prairie City was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $51,250. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Prairie City?
Total Population of Prairie City is 1,762.
What is the Total Male Population of Prairie City?
Total Male Population of Prairie City is 851.
What is the Total Female Population of Prairie City?
Total Female Population of Prairie City is 911.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Prairie City?
There are 93.41 Males per 100 Females in Prairie City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Prairie City?
There are 107.05 Females per 100 Males in Prairie City.
What is the Median Population Age in Prairie City?
Median Population Age in Prairie City is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Prairie City
Average Family Size in Prairie City is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Prairie City
Average Household Size in Prairie City is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Prairie City?
Per Capita income in Prairie City is $37,835.
What is the Median Family Income in Prairie City?
Median Family Income in Prairie City is $91,875.
What is the Median Household income in Prairie City?
Median Household Income in Prairie City is $80,000.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Prairie City?
Income or Wage Gap in Prairie City is 41.4%.
Women in Prairie City earn 58.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Prairie City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Prairie City is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Prairie City?
There are 967 People in the Labor Forcein in Prairie City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Prairie City?
76.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Prairie City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Prairie City?
Unemployment Rate in Prairie City is 5.8%.