Prairie Grove is a city located in Washington County Arkansas. Prairie Grove has a 2024 population of 8,536. Prairie Grove is currently growing at a rate of 4.28% annually and its population has increased by 19.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,134 in 2020.
The average household income in Prairie Grove is $67,798 with a poverty rate of 14.32%. The median age in Prairie Grove is 38.4 years: 38.2 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prairie Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,794 | 81.25% |
| Two or more races | 991 | 13.9% |
| Asian | 131 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 93 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 1.15% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,727 | 2.61 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 1,536 | 3.13 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 742 | 1.08 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Female | 419 | 3.43 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Male | 30 | 2.3 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 3.21% |
| Associates Degree | 818 | 16.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 732 | 14.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 181 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,497 | 30.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 2.15% |
| Some College | 1,398 | 28.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,136 | 3,962 | 810 |
| 2+ Races | 513 | 502 | 62 |
| Native American | 93 | 53 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 64 | 0 |
| Black | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Other Race | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Asian | 27 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,189 | $65,096 | $50,793 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,250 | $51,033 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,755 | $47,763 | $39,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,924 | $58,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,323 | $46,711 | $37,882 |
| Some College | $36,656 | $38,750 | $28,819 |
$39,323
Average Earnings
$46,711
Average Male
$37,882
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.45% of Prairie Grove residents speak only English, while 1.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 991 | 472 | 47.63% |
| White | 5,716 | 388 | 6.79% |
| Asian | 131 | 104 | 79.39% |
| Other | 40 | 40 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 40 | 28.99% |
| Native | 93 | 16 | 17.2% |
14.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.96%
Male Poverty Rate
13.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prairie Grove is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prairie Grove is White, with 6.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.28% |
| High School | 19.44% |
| Some College | 12.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.3% |
| Female Employed | 9.86% |
| Male Employed | 1.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,592 | $77,998 |
| Households | $56,541 | $67,798 |
| Married Families | $74,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $39,530 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
672
Number of Veterans
637
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 308 |
| Second Gulf War | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Korea | 64 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 244 |
| 65 to 74 | 209 |
| 18 to 34 | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 571 | 12.79% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 8.36% |
| Other Race | 40 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 37.38% |
| Native American | 16 | 17.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.58%
Born in Prairie Grove
98.39%
Native Born
1.61%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
98.39% of Prairie Grove residents were born in the United States, with 51.58% having been born in Arkansas. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,289 | 350 | 3.52% |
| 2028 | 9,939 | 351 | 3.66% |
| 2027 | 9,588 | 351 | 3.8% |
| 2026 | 9,237 | 350 | 3.94% |
| 2025 | 8,887 | 351 | 4.11% |
| 2024 | 8,536 | 350 | 4.28% |
| 2023 | 8,186 | 574 | 7.54% |
| 2022 | 7,612 | 202 | 2.73% |
| 2021 | 7,410 | 276 | 3.87% |
| 2020 | 7,134 | 370 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 6,764 | 461 | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 6,303 | 574 | 10.02% |
| 2017 | 5,729 | 368 | 6.86% |
| 2016 | 5,361 | 200 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 5,161 | 198 | 3.99% |
| 2014 | 4,963 | 125 | 2.58% |
| 2013 | 4,838 | 125 | 2.65% |
| 2012 | 4,713 | 105 | 2.28% |
| 2011 | 4,608 | 142 | 3.18% |
| 2010 | 4,466 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,540 | -7,749 | -75.31% |