Population 23,086 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Prairie Village
Household size in Prairie Village
| Period | Prairie Village | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Prairie Village is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.18 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast.
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 Village
| Period | Prairie Village | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Prairie Village skews older than the country: its median age is 43.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.1, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Village
| Period | Prairie Village | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in Prairie Village, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only six of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Village
Renters in Prairie Village
| Period | Prairie Village | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Prairie Village is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.8 points, 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 Village
| Period | Prairie Village | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.0% of homes in Prairie Village are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower 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 Village
| Period | Prairie Village | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Prairie Village is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north. Prairie Village has older homes than at least four in five Kansas cities.
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 Village
| Period | Prairie Village | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,093 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,204 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,414 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,855 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$761 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Prairie Village costs $1,855 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $761 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Kansas city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 Village
Bachelor's degrees in Prairie Village
| Period | Prairie Village | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.5% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.8% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.7% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Prairie Village is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (72.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.3 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Kansas city with 5,000+ people has a higher 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 Village
| Period | Prairie Village | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.4% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.6% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.0% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Prairie Village: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only two of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Village
| Period | Prairie Village | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Prairie Village has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 Village 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 Village | 2.32 | 43.5 | 6.0% | 22.9% | 4.0% | 1961 | $1,855 | 72.8% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
| Mission Hills | 2.95 | 47.5 | 6.8% | 0.1% | 6.5% | 1951 | $1,640 | 90.7% | 99.8% | 0.3% |
| Fairway | 2.48 | 39.3 | 2.6% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 1950 | $1,849 | 84.1% | 99.9% | 1.8% |
| Mission | 2.06 | 37.7 | 9.2% | 52.4% | 6.1% | 1967 | $1,427 | 52.1% | 96.0% | 2.9% |
| Roeland Park | 2.04 | 37.4 | 6.8% | 29.2% | 4.5% | 1951 | $1,800 | 59.4% | 95.7% | 3.1% |
| Westwood | 2.25 | 37.9 | 5.7% | 19.2% | 4.0% | 1948 | $1,694 | 75.9% | 98.8% | 3.1% |
| Merriam | 2.19 | 41.3 | 5.7% | 41.0% | 4.9% | 1972 | $1,229 | 44.1% | 95.6% | 4.8% |
| Overland Park | 2.40 | 39.6 | 7.6% | 40.4% | 6.5% | 1986 | $1,630 | 62.5% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| Leawood | 2.49 | 46.8 | 5.0% | 22.7% | 6.4% | 1988 | $1,847 | 74.0% | 98.3% | 2.4% |
| Lenexa | 2.43 | 39.3 | 6.8% | 41.9% | 5.4% | 1994 | $1,700 | 58.1% | 97.1% | 2.8% |
| Shawnee | 2.67 | 40.2 | 7.4% | 26.3% | 4.9% | 1989 | $1,554 | 52.7% | 96.0% | 3.0% |
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 Village. 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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