Population 7,645 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Prairie du Chien
Household size in Prairie du Chien
| Period | Prairie du Chien | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Prairie du Chien are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.29, mirroring the country.
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 du Chien
| Period | Prairie du Chien | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Prairie du Chien skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, mirroring the country.
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 du Chien
| Period | Prairie du Chien | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Prairie du Chien than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. The single-parent share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 du Chien
Renters in Prairie du Chien
| Period | Prairie du Chien | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Prairie du Chien own their homes; 29.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 57.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 du Chien
| Period | Prairie du Chien | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.8% of the housing in Prairie du Chien, 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. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 du Chien
| Period | Prairie du Chien | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Prairie du Chien is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 du Chien
| Period | Prairie du Chien | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $514 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $673 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $658 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $838 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$324 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Prairie du Chien pays $838 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $324 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 20.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
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 du Chien
Bachelor's degrees in Prairie du Chien
| Period | Prairie du Chien | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Prairie du Chien have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 du Chien
| Period | Prairie du Chien | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Prairie du Chien is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 du Chien
| Period | Prairie du Chien | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Prairie du Chien has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 du Chien 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 du Chien | 2.21 | 47.5 | 9.0% | 29.0% | 13.8% | 1970 | $838 | 18.8% | 92.7% | 2.1% |
| Marquette | 2.02 | 55.6 | 5.0% | 23.9% | 16.3% | 1986 | $800 | 19.7% | 95.5% | 1.9% |
| McGregor | 2.09 | 48.2 | 9.3% | 25.1% | 21.8% | 1966 | $666 | 15.8% | 90.9% | 1.5% |
| Wyalusing | 2.45 | 50.7 | 6.6% | 17.0% | 39.4% | 1981 | $708 | 13.6% | 90.5% | 1.3% |
| Brodtville | 2.45 | 49.5 | 7.2% | 16.9% | 36.7% | 1982 | $735 | 13.4% | 90.7% | 1.1% |
| Waukon Junction | 1.86 | 63.5 | 1.4% | 4.9% | 66.8% | 1990 | $752 | 16.0% | 98.2% | 7.4% |
| Watson | 2.10 | 50.7 | 8.1% | 16.8% | 24.7% | 1971 | $707 | 11.6% | 93.0% | 3.0% |
| Bagley | 2.45 | 50.7 | 6.6% | 17.0% | 39.4% | 1981 | $708 | 13.6% | 90.5% | 1.3% |
| Clayton | 2.16 | 44.6 | 9.4% | 24.4% | 31.0% | 1958 | $580 | 15.5% | 87.7% | 1.5% |
| Harpers Ferry | 1.91 | 62.2 | 1.4% | 5.1% | 61.7% | 1990 | $751 | 15.7% | 97.5% | 6.8% |
| Eastman | 2.24 | 47.5 | 8.7% | 12.5% | 27.7% | 1983 | $819 | 16.6% | 92.6% | 8.1% |
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 du Chien. 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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