Prairie County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,064 | — | #2,651 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,646 | -31.3% | #2,681 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.7 years | +17.5% | #634 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $96,400 | -65.8% | #3,041 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $625 | -46.3% | #3,002 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.0% | #1,237 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Prairie County has a population of 8,064, making it the #2,651 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Prairie County is $51,646, ranking #2,681 out of 3,222 counties — 31.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Prairie County is $96,400 (-65.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $625/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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94.0% of residents in Prairie County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Prairie County, Arkansas
Prairie County, Arkansas has a total population of 8,064, making it the 2,651st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Prairie County is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Prairie County is $51,646, which ranks #2,681 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Prairie County is $96,400, 65.8% below the national median. Renters in Prairie County pay a median gross rent of $625 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Prairie County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Prairie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.9%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Prairie County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.