Population 89 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Prairie City
Household size in Prairie City
| Period | Prairie City | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Prairie City average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.48 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Prairie City
| Period | Prairie City | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.0 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 38.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.0 | 39.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.0, Prairie City is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Prairie City
| Period | Prairie City | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −13.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Prairie City: 2.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Prairie City
Renters in Prairie City
| Period | Prairie City | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 31.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 33.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 34.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 34.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.6% of households in Prairie City rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 75.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Prairie City
| Period | Prairie City | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 9.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.4% | 7.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 40.4% of the housing in Prairie City, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Prairie City
| Period | Prairie City | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1977 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Prairie City is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Prairie City
| Period | Prairie City | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $518 | $897 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $379 | $980 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $639 | $1,095 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $813 | $1,395 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$295 | +$498 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Prairie City costs $813 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 18.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Prairie City
Bachelor's degrees in Prairie City
| Period | Prairie City | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 33.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 34.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 37.1% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 39.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Prairie City: 16.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Prairie City
| Period | Prairie City | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 90.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.6% | 90.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.0% | 91.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 92.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Prairie City never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Prairie City
| Period | Prairie City | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.2% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Prairie City runs well above the national rate: 10.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Prairie City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie City | 2.59 | 54.0 | 2.6% | 22.6% | 40.4% | 1955 | $813 | 16.8% | 86.3% | 10.1% |
| Rockville | 2.59 | 49.6 | 6.6% | 18.9% | 37.5% | 1965 | $775 | 16.1% | 85.9% | 7.3% |
| Schell City | 3.24 | 34.1 | 1.9% | 22.2% | 18.4% | 1986 | $938 | 14.7% | 81.9% | 3.1% |
| Pleasant Gap | 2.73 | 51.0 | 7.4% | 17.6% | 21.4% | 1977 | $913 | 23.0% | 88.4% | 1.7% |
| Harwood | 3.24 | 34.9 | 1.8% | 23.0% | 17.8% | 1986 | $921 | 13.1% | 81.5% | 3.4% |
| Peru | 2.66 | 51.2 | 6.8% | 16.7% | 19.9% | 1979 | $892 | 22.2% | 88.9% | 1.9% |
| Hudson | 2.34 | 50.4 | 8.0% | 23.0% | 14.4% | 1981 | $692 | 16.7% | 89.2% | 2.3% |
| Rich Hill | 2.61 | 42.4 | 12.6% | 22.1% | 16.5% | 1972 | $904 | 8.9% | 80.7% | 5.7% |
| Taberville | 2.29 | 46.6 | 7.6% | 5.2% | 30.9% | 1981 | $782 | 12.8% | 90.3% | 0.9% |
| Appleton City | 2.06 | 42.7 | 14.9% | 38.5% | 13.7% | 1975 | $508 | 16.7% | 87.3% | 2.1% |
| Johnson City | 2.39 | 44.6 | 12.8% | 14.8% | 24.7% | 1991 | $539 | 11.6% | 86.3% | 0.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Prairie City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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