Prairie View, TX

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8,039
TOTAL POPULATION
3,646
MALE POPULATION
4,393
FEMALE POPULATION
83.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
120.49
FEMALES / 100 MALES
20.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$9,925
PER CAPITA INCOME
$44,533
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$19,238
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.60
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,537
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
20.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Prairie View Zip Codes

Prairie View Area Codes

Race in Prairie View

The most populous races in Prairie View are Black / African American (7,259 | 90.3%), Hispanic or Latino (417 | 5.2%), and Two or more Races (404 | 5.0%).
Race in Prairie View
Race# Population% Population
Asian170.2%
Black / African American7,25990.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific10.0%
Hispanic or Latino4175.2%
Native / Alaskan60.1%
White / Caucasian2823.5%
Two or more Races4045.0%
Some other Race700.9%
Total8,039100.0%

Ancestry in Prairie View

The most populous ancestries reported in Prairie View are Subsaharan African (456 | 5.7%), African (403 | 5.0%), Mexican (302 | 3.8%), American (128 | 1.6%), and English (48 | 0.6%), together accounting for 16.6% of all Prairie View residents.
Ancestry in Prairie View
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4035.0%
American1281.6%
Bahamian20.0%
Belizean80.1%
Burmese10.0%
Central American420.5%
Colombian120.2%
English480.6%
Ethiopian40.1%
French200.3%
French Canadian40.1%
German150.2%
Honduran400.5%
Irish140.2%
Italian80.1%
Jamaican180.2%
Mexican3023.8%
Native Hawaiian10.0%
Nigerian450.6%
Puerto Rican250.3%
Salvadoran20.0%
Somali40.1%
South American450.6%
Subsaharan African4565.7%
Thai150.2%
Venezuelan330.4%
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Immigrants in Prairie View

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Prairie View came from Latin America (125 | 1.5%), Central America (123 | 1.5%), Mexico (83 | 1.0%), Honduras (40 | 0.5%), and Asia (15 | 0.2%), together accounting for 4.8% of all Prairie View residents.
Immigrants in Prairie View
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa100.1%
Asia150.2%
Bahamas20.0%
Caribbean20.0%
Central America1231.5%
Eastern Africa100.1%
Europe10.0%
Honduras400.5%
India150.2%
Latin America1251.5%
Mexico831.0%
South Central Asia150.2%
Switzerland10.0%
Western Europe10.0%
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Sex and Age in Prairie View

Sex and Age in Prairie View

The most populous age groups in Prairie View are 20 to 24 Years (1,504 | 41.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (2,247 | 51.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Prairie View
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (1.3%)58 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Years127 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years208 (5.7%)53 (1.2%)
15 to 19 Years974 (26.7%)1,447 (32.9%)
20 to 24 Years1,504 (41.2%)2,247 (51.1%)
25 to 29 Years190 (5.2%)104 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Years22 (0.6%)52 (1.2%)
35 to 39 Years68 (1.9%)30 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Years198 (5.4%)29 (0.7%)
45 to 49 Years56 (1.5%)50 (1.1%)
50 to 54 Years54 (1.5%)26 (0.6%)
55 to 59 Years12 (0.3%)57 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years84 (2.3%)108 (2.5%)
65 to 69 Years48 (1.3%)26 (0.6%)
70 to 74 Years21 (0.6%)39 (0.9%)
75 to 79 Years23 (0.6%)39 (0.9%)
80 to 84 Years8 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (0.6%)
Total3,646 (100.0%)4,393 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Prairie View

Median Family Size in Prairie View

The median family size in Prairie View is 3.27 persons per family, with single female/mother families (175 | 26.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (199 | 30.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.19 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Prairie View
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple276 (42.5%)2.83
Single Male/Father199 (30.6%)2.19
Single Female/Mother175 (26.9%)5.18
Total Families650 (100.0%)3.27

Median Household Size in Prairie View

The median household size in Prairie View is 2.47 persons per household, with single female/mother households (175 | 11.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.25 persons per household. non-family households (906 | 58.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.81 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Prairie View
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple276 (17.7%)3.01
Single Male/Father199 (12.8%)2.30
Single Female/Mother175 (11.3%)5.25
Non-family906 (58.2%)1.81
Total Households1,556 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in Prairie View

Out of a total of 1,556 households in Prairie View, 650 (41.8%) are family households, while 906 (58.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 325, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 535.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Prairie View
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-535 (34.4%)
2-Person Households325 (20.9%)252 (16.2%)
3-Person Households135 (8.7%)67 (4.3%)
4-Person Households113 (7.3%)52 (3.3%)
5-Person Households51 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households25 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total650 (41.8%)906 (58.2%)

Female Fertility in Prairie View

Fertility by Age in Prairie View

Average fertility rate in Prairie View is 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Prairie View
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years50 (100.0%)21.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total50 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Prairie View

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Prairie View
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Prairie View

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Prairie View
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma4 (8.0%)9.0
College or Associate's Degree46 (92.0%)14.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total50 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Prairie View

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Prairie View
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)

Income in Prairie View

Income Overview in Prairie View

Per Capita Income in Prairie View is $9,925, while median incomes of families and households are $44,533 and $19,238 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,039$9,925
Median Family Income650$44,533
Mean Family Income650$61,973
Median Household Income1,556$19,238
Mean Household Income1,556$32,204
Income Deficit650$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,0390.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,039100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,0390.60

Earnings by Sex in Prairie View

Earnings by Sex in Prairie View
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,837 (43.0%)$0
Female2,439 (57.0%)$7,451
Total4,276 (100.0%)$10,147

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Prairie View

The most common earnings brackets in Prairie View are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (257 | 14.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (526 | 21.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Prairie View
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less209 (11.4%)526 (21.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999248 (13.5%)317 (13.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499153 (8.3%)384 (15.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999101 (5.5%)167 (6.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499257 (14.0%)304 (12.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (0.2%)62 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49917 (0.9%)31 (1.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99938 (2.1%)225 (9.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49932 (1.7%)69 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (0.4%)30 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99937 (2.0%)169 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999250 (13.6%)2 (0.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999174 (9.5%)7 (0.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999156 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99948 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99923 (1.3%)14 (0.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99936 (2.0%)92 (3.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (0.8%)19 (0.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (1.7%)15 (0.6%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)6 (0.3%)
Total1,837 (100.0%)2,439 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Prairie View

Average earnings in Prairie View are $32,391 for men and $21,486 for women, a difference of 33.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $46,603, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,033. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $21,146, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $21,146.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Prairie View
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,033$0
High School Diploma$35,438$0
College or Associate's Degree$46,603$21,146
Bachelor's Degree$31,628$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$32,391$21,486

Family Income in Prairie View

Family Income Brackets in Prairie View

According to the Prairie View family income data, there are 212 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Prairie View
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007711.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999284.3%
$25,000 to $34,999406.2%
$35,000 to $49,99921232.6%
$50,000 to $74,9998012.3%
$75,000 to $99,99912519.2%
$100,000 to $149,9997010.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+182.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Prairie View

3-person families (162 | 24.9%) account for the highest median family income in Prairie View with $67,976 per family, while 3-person families (162 | 24.9%) have the highest median income of $22,659 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Prairie View
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families325 (50.0%)$43,532
3-Person Families162 (24.9%)$67,976
4-Person Families91 (14.0%)$0
5-Person Families61 (9.4%)$0
6-Person Families1 (0.2%)$0
7+ Person Families10 (1.5%)$0
Total650 (100.0%)$44,533

Family Income by Number of Earners in Prairie View

Family Income by Number of Earners in Prairie View
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners100 (15.4%)$0
1 Earner356 (54.8%)$43,919
2 Earners166 (25.5%)$96,319
3+ Earners28 (4.3%)$200,556
Total650 (100.0%)$44,533

Household Income in Prairie View

Household Income Brackets in Prairie View

With 610 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Prairie View, accounting for 39.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Prairie View
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00061039.2%
$10,000 to $14,999161.0%
$15,000 to $24,99924015.4%
$25,000 to $34,999936.0%
$35,000 to $49,99930519.6%
$50,000 to $74,999795.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991248.0%
$100,000 to $149,999704.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+191.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Prairie View

The median household income in Prairie View is $19,238, with the highest median household income of $69,565 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 184 households (11.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 927 households (59.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Prairie View
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years927 (59.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years207 (13.3%)$0
45 to 64 Years238 (15.3%)$35,978
65+ Years184 (11.8%)$69,565
Total1,556 (100.0%)$19,238

Poverty in Prairie View

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie View

With 41.6% poverty level for males and 49.4% for females among the residents of Prairie View, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 25 males (100.0%) and 42 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie View
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (100.0%)25 (43.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years49 (33.6%)42 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years62 (35.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years767 (59.9%)502 (64.2%)
25 to 34 Years7 (4.6%)46 (40.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)28 (47.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)35 (46.1%)
55 to 64 Years24 (25.0%)33 (20.0%)
65 to 74 Years31 (44.9%)15 (23.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (9.0%)
Total965 (41.6%)732 (49.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Prairie View

According to the poverty statistics in Prairie View, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 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 View
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)33 (56.9%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years97 (66.4%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years112 (64.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years23 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years513 (40.1%)280 (35.8%)
25 to 34 Years146 (95.4%)68 (59.7%)
35 to 44 Years209 (100.0%)31 (52.5%)
45 to 54 Years110 (100.0%)41 (53.9%)
55 to 64 Years72 (75.0%)132 (80.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (55.1%)50 (76.9%)
75 Years and over31 (100.0%)61 (91.0%)
Total1,353 (58.4%)750 (50.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Prairie View

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Prairie View show that 11.2% or 31 of the total 276 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 22.3%, comprising of 31 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 View
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children108 (77.7%)31 (22.3%)
1 or 2 Children137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total245 (88.8%)31 (11.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Prairie View

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Prairie View
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)28 (52.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)74 (42.3%)

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

The poverty data for Prairie View shows that 31 of the married-couple family households (11.2%) and 74 of the single-parent households (19.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (22.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Prairie View
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children31 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)28 (37.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (11.2%)74 (19.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Prairie View

Employment by Class of Employer in Prairie View

Among the 2,487 employed individuals in Prairie View, private company employees (1,473 | 59.2%), state government employees (305 | 12.3%), and federal government employees (293 | 11.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Prairie View
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,47359.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)90.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)883.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations1004.0%
Local Government Employees2198.8%
State Government Employees30512.3%
Federal Government Employees29311.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,487100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Prairie View

According to the labor force statistics for Prairie View, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,526), 47.0% or 3,537 individuals are in the labor force, with 20.0% or 707 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 100.0% or 325 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 30.1% or 545 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Prairie View
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years788 (32.8%)156 (19.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,812 (48.3%)545 (30.1%)
25 to 29 Years191 (65.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years51 (68.9%)12 (23.5%)
35 to 44 Years325 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years105 (56.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years34 (49.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years166 (86.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years46 (34.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,537 (47.0%)707 (20.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Prairie View

According to labor force statistics for Prairie View, 76.5% of individuals (872) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,140) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 12 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 358 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.2% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Prairie View
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School74 (69.2%)17 (16.2%)
High School Diploma282 (69.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree158 (58.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher358 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total872 (76.5%)16 (1.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Prairie View

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Prairie View are Community & Social Service (191 | 6.8%), Management (172 | 6.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (163 | 5.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (158 | 5.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (144 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Prairie View

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Prairie View, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (96.3%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (94.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Prairie View
OccupationMaleFemale
Management78 (45.4%)94 (54.6%)
Business & Financial1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science19 (11.7%)144 (88.3%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (3.7%)78 (96.3%)
Architecture & Engineering12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (5.7%)66 (94.3%)
Community & Social Service 67 (35.1%)124 (64.9%)
Education, Arts & Media21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library20 (13.9%)124 (86.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating17 (10.8%)141 (89.2%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
Total (Category)182 (26.4%)508 (73.6%)
Total (Overall)1,272 (45.5%)1,523 (54.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Prairie View are Security & Protection (226 | 8.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (226 | 8.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (186 | 6.7%), Personal Care & Service (146 | 5.2%), and Healthcare Support (24 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Prairie View

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Prairie View, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.7%), Security & Protection (80.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (94.1%), Personal Care & Service (67.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Prairie View
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support22 (91.7%)2 (8.3%)
Security & Protection182 (80.5%)44 (19.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention182 (80.5%)44 (19.5%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving11 (5.9%)175 (94.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (47.8%)12 (52.2%)
Personal Care & Service47 (32.2%)99 (67.8%)
Total (Category)273 (45.1%)332 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)1,272 (45.5%)1,523 (54.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Prairie View are Office & Administration (568 | 20.3%), and Sales & Related (565 | 20.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Prairie View

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Prairie View
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related62 (11.0%)503 (89.0%)
Office & Administration433 (76.2%)135 (23.8%)
Total (Category)495 (43.7%)638 (56.3%)
Total (Overall)1,272 (45.5%)1,523 (54.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Prairie View are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (103 | 3.7%), Construction & Extraction (84 | 3.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Prairie View

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Prairie View
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry91 (88.3%)12 (11.7%)
Construction & Extraction84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)198 (94.3%)12 (5.7%)
Total (Overall)1,272 (45.5%)1,523 (54.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Prairie View are Production (84 | 3.0%), Transportation (44 | 1.6%), and Material Moving (29 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Prairie View

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Prairie View
OccupationMaleFemale
Production65 (77.4%)19 (22.6%)
Transportation44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving15 (51.7%)14 (48.3%)
Total (Category)124 (79.0%)33 (21.0%)
Total (Overall)1,272 (45.5%)1,523 (54.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Prairie View

Employment Industries in Prairie View

The major employment industries in Prairie View include Retail Trade (986 | 35.3%), Educational Services (627 | 22.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (249 | 8.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (194 | 6.9%), and Public Administration (182 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries in Prairie View

Employment Industries by Sex in Prairie View

The Prairie View industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Prairie View
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction84 (92.3%)7 (7.7%)
Manufacturing24 (55.8%)19 (44.2%)
Wholesale Trade32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade421 (42.7%)565 (57.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information18 (66.7%)9 (33.3%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing23 (35.4%)42 (64.6%)
Professional & Scientific40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Educational Services274 (43.7%)353 (56.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance43 (22.2%)151 (77.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services12 (4.8%)237 (95.2%)
Public Administration182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,272 (45.5%)1,523 (54.5%)

Education in Prairie View

School Enrollment in Prairie View

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,369 students in Prairie View are college / undergraduate (5,929 | 93.1%), middle school (183 | 2.9%), and elementary school (130 | 2.0%).
School Enrollment in Prairie View
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool240.4%
Kindergarten310.5%
Elementary School1302.0%
Middle School1832.9%
High School590.9%
College / Undergraduate5,92993.1%
Graduate / Professional130.2%
Total6,369100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Prairie View

Out of a total of 6,369 students who are enrolled in schools in Prairie View, 45 (0.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,324 (99.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 23 (1.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Prairie View
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds217 (99.1%)2 (0.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,303 (99.0%)23 (1.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,465 (99.5%)17 (0.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,324 (99.3%)45 (0.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Prairie View

Social sciences (182 | 41.2%), business (87 | 19.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (55 | 12.4%), education (47 | 10.6%), and physical & health sciences (32 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 442 individuals in Prairie View who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Prairie View
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics153.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5512.4%
Physical & Health Sciences327.2%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences18241.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology61.4%
Business8719.7%
Education4710.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications122.7%
Arts & Humanities61.4%
Total442100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Prairie View

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Prairie View

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Prairie View are males with 3 vehicles (332, accounting for 52.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (67, making up 65.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Prairie View
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle77 (12.0%)284 (55.8%)
2 Vehicles117 (18.3%)64 (12.6%)
3 Vehicles332 (52.0%)67 (13.2%)
4 Vehicles113 (17.7%)94 (18.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total639 (100.0%)509 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Prairie View

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Prairie View are 10 to 14 minutes (523 commuters, 22.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (359 commuters, 15.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (319 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Prairie View
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1265.4%
5 to 9 Minutes35915.5%
10 to 14 Minutes52322.5%
15 to 19 Minutes27812.0%
20 to 24 Minutes31913.8%
25 to 29 Minutes1235.3%
30 to 34 Minutes1888.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1958.4%
40 to 44 Minutes341.5%
45 to 59 Minutes994.3%
60 to 89 Minutes602.6%
90 or more Minutes160.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Prairie View

The most common commute times in Prairie View are 10 to 14 minutes (257 commuters, 27.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (266 commuters, 19.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Prairie View
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes17 (1.8%)109 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes112 (12.0%)247 (17.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes257 (27.5%)266 (19.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes80 (8.6%)198 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes125 (13.4%)194 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes77 (8.2%)46 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes46 (4.9%)142 (10.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes182 (19.5%)13 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes24 (2.6%)10 (0.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes15 (1.6%)84 (6.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)60 (4.3%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Prairie View

The most frequent times of departure to work in Prairie View are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (182, 19.5%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (281, 20.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Prairie View
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM60 (6.4%)60 (4.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM182 (19.5%)6 (0.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM71 (7.6%)94 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM172 (18.4%)41 (3.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM73 (7.8%)49 (3.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM125 (13.4%)87 (6.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM31 (3.3%)70 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM28 (3.0%)104 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (1.7%)268 (19.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM18 (1.9%)219 (15.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM97 (10.4%)281 (20.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM62 (6.6%)106 (7.6%)
Total935 (100.0%)1,385 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Prairie View

Occupancy by Ownership in Prairie View

Of the total 1,556 dwellings in Prairie View, owner-occupied units account for 279 (17.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,277 (82.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Prairie View
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27917.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,27782.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,556100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Prairie View

Occupancy by Household Size in Prairie View
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53534.4%
2-Person Household57737.1%
3-Person Household20213.0%
4+ Person Household24215.5%
Total Housing Units1,556100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Prairie View

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Prairie View
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household63 (11.8%)472 (88.2%)
2-Person Household75 (13.0%)502 (87.0%)
3-Person Household93 (46.0%)109 (54.0%)
4+ Person Household48 (19.8%)194 (80.2%)
Total Housing Units279 (17.9%)1,277 (82.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Prairie View

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Prairie View
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School39 (70.9%)16 (29.1%)
High School Diploma80 (24.9%)241 (75.1%)
College/Associate Degree117 (11.3%)915 (88.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher43 (29.0%)105 (71.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Prairie View

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Prairie View
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,06868.6%
35 to 44 Years664.2%
45 to 54 Years1107.1%
55 to 64 Years1288.2%
65 to 74 Years1167.5%
75 to 84 Years412.6%
85 Years and Over271.7%
Total1,556100.0%

Housing Finances in Prairie View

Median Income by Occupancy in Prairie View

Median Income by Occupancy in Prairie View
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied279 (17.9%)$62,446
Renter-Occupied1,277 (82.1%)$0
Average1,556 (100.0%)$19,238

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Prairie View

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Prairie View
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00031 (11.1%)516 (40.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)63 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99915 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)210 (16.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99922 (7.9%)7 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (2.9%)86 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99941 (14.7%)264 (20.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (21.9%)19 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99934 (12.2%)91 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99949 (17.6%)21 (1.6%)
$150,000 or more18 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total279 (100.0%)1,277 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Prairie View

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Prairie View
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30022 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49969 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79964 (22.9%)494 (38.7%)
$800 to $99915 (5.4%)205 (16.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49958 (20.8%)431 (33.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99921 (7.5%)85 (6.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49921 (7.5%)62 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9999 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total279 (100.0%)1,277 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Prairie View

Housing Structures in Prairie View

Housing Structures in Prairie View
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached55835.9%
Single Unit, Attached60.4%
2 Unit Apartments15710.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments19912.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments744.8%
10 or more Apartments21313.7%
Mobile Home / Other34922.4%
Total1,556100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Prairie View

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Prairie View
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached187 (33.5%)371 (66.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)157 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)199 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)213 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other92 (26.4%)257 (73.6%)
Total279 (17.9%)1,277 (82.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Prairie View

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Prairie View
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)5 (0.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms23 (8.2%)154 (12.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms121 (43.4%)831 (65.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms46 (16.5%)287 (22.5%)
8 or more Rooms89 (31.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total279 (100.0%)1,277 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Prairie View

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Prairie View
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas54 (19.4%)86 (6.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (2.9%)5 (0.4%)
Electricity216 (77.4%)1,186 (92.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total279 (100.0%)1,277 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Prairie View

Household Vehicle Usage in Prairie View
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)138 (10.8%)
1 Vehicle64 (22.9%)819 (64.1%)
2 Vehicles58 (20.8%)103 (8.1%)
3 or more Vehicles157 (56.3%)217 (17.0%)
Total279 (100.0%)1,277 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Prairie View

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Prairie View

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units19782
Median Property Value$156,800$238,500
Median Household Income$61,793$0
Monthly Housing Costs$518$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Prairie View

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Prairie View
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99955 (27.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99984 (42.6%)61 (74.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)21 (25.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99918 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total197 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Prairie View

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Prairie View
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99937 (18.8%)31 (37.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (31.0%)4 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (5.6%)9 (11.0%)
$150,000 or more18 (9.1%)38 (46.3%)
Total197 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Prairie View

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Prairie View
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x93 (47.2%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x57 (28.9%)17 (20.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)9 (11.0%)
4.0x or more47 (23.9%)21 (25.6%)
Total197 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Prairie View

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Prairie View
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80046 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49954 (27.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49997 (49.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total197 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Prairie View

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie View

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie View
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years85 (78.0%)24 (22.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,092 (85.0%)193 (15.0%)
19 to 25 Years4,428 (81.9%)980 (18.1%)
26 to 34 Years156 (80.8%)37 (19.2%)
35 to 44 Years286 (88.0%)39 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years53 (28.5%)133 (71.5%)
55 to 64 Years235 (90.0%)26 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older93 (94.9%)5 (5.1%)
Total6,562 (82.0%)1,437 (18.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Prairie View

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Prairie View
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born85 (78.0%)24 (22.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,092 (85.0%)193 (15.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,428 (81.9%)980 (18.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Prairie View

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Prairie View
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,698 (98.4%)28 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999699 (70.5%)292 (29.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999172 (55.7%)137 (44.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999525 (96.9%)17 (3.1%)
$100,000 and over279 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie View

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prairie View
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 655 (50.5%)30 (27.5%)
6 to 18 Years301 (23.4%)797 (62.0%)
19 to 25 Years421 (7.8%)4,086 (75.5%)
25 to 34 Years61 (31.6%)110 (57.0%)
35 to 44 Years5 (1.5%)281 (86.5%)
45 to 54 Years23 (12.4%)30 (16.1%)
55 to 64 Years12 (4.6%)223 (85.4%)
65 to 74 Years117 (87.3%)98 (73.1%)
75 Years and over93 (94.9%)48 (49.0%)
Total1,088 (13.6%)5,703 (71.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Prairie View

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Prairie View
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years325 (12.2%)151 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (3.2%)59 (19.7%)
65 to 74 Years31 (44.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (25.8%)46 (68.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Prairie View

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Prairie View: <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 Years3 (0.1%)8 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)38 (56.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Prairie View: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years315 (11.8%)62 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)37 (55.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Prairie View: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.3%)81 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years15 (3.2%)33 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Prairie View: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)51 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)59 (19.7%)
65 to 74 Years31 (44.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (25.8%)41 (61.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Prairie View: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)26 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (32.8%)

Technology Access in Prairie View

Computing Device Access in Prairie View

Computing Device Access in Prairie View
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,25280.5%
Smartphone1,49896.3%
Tablet73347.1%
No Computing Device221.4%
Total1,556100.0%

Internet Access in Prairie View

Internet Access in Prairie View
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home64641.5%
Cellular Data Only28518.3%
Satellite Internet322.1%
No Internet59938.5%
Total1,556100.0%

Prairie View Summary

Prairie View, Texas is a small city located in Waller County, Texas, United States. It is situated about 50 miles northwest of Houston and is part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The city is home to Prairie View A&M University, a historically black college and university (HBCU).

History

Prairie View was founded in 1873 by the Houston and Texas Central Railway. The city was named after the prairie grass that grew in the area. The city was originally a stop on the railroad, but it soon became a center for education and commerce.
In 1876, the Texas Legislature established Prairie View Normal School, which later became Prairie View A&M University. The school was established to provide educational opportunities for African Americans in the state. The school has since grown to become one of the largest HBCUs in the United States.

Geography

Prairie View is located in Waller County, Texas, about 50 miles northwest of Houston. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is situated on the northern edge of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area.
The city is located in the Gulf Coastal Plains region of Texas. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

Prairie View’s economy is largely driven by the presence of Prairie View A&M University. The university is the largest employer in the city, providing jobs for faculty, staff, and students. The university also provides a large number of services to the community, including healthcare, education, and research.
In addition to the university, the city is home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The city also has a small manufacturing sector, which produces a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Prairie View was 5,576. The racial makeup of the city was 57.3% African American, 37.2% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.3% from other races. The median household income was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,813.
Prairie View is a diverse city, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented. The city is home to a large number of students from Prairie View A&M University, as well as a number of families and individuals who have lived in the city for generations.

Conclusion

Prairie View, Texas is a small city located in Waller County, Texas, United States. It is situated about 50 miles northwest of Houston and is part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The city is home to Prairie View A&M University, a historically black college and university (HBCU). The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city’s economy is largely driven by the presence of Prairie View A&M University. As of the 2010 census, the population of Prairie View was 5,576. The racial makeup of the city was 57.3% African American, 37.2% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.3% from other races. Prairie View is a diverse city, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Prairie View?
Total Population of Prairie View is 8,039.
What is the Total Male Population of Prairie View?
Total Male Population of Prairie View is 3,646.
What is the Total Female Population of Prairie View?
Total Female Population of Prairie View is 4,393.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Prairie View?
There are 83.00 Males per 100 Females in Prairie View.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Prairie View?
There are 120.49 Females per 100 Males in Prairie View.
What is the Median Population Age in Prairie View?
Median Population Age in Prairie View is 20.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Prairie View
Average Family Size in Prairie View is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Prairie View
Average Household Size in Prairie View is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Prairie View?
Per Capita income in Prairie View is $9,925.
What is the Median Family Income in Prairie View?
Median Family Income in Prairie View is $44,533.
What is the Median Household income in Prairie View?
Median Household Income in Prairie View is $19,238.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Prairie View?
Inequality or Gini Index in Prairie View is 0.60.
How Large is the Labor Force in Prairie View?
There are 3,537 People in the Labor Forcein in Prairie View.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Prairie View?
47.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Prairie View.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Prairie View?
Unemployment Rate in Prairie View is 20.0%.