East Prairie, Missouri Population 2022
East Prairie is a city located in Mississippi County Missouri. East Prairie has a 2020 population of 2,803. East Prairie is currently declining at a rate of -1.61% annually and its population has decreased by -10.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,123 in 2010.
The average household income in East Prairie is $35,919 with a poverty rate of 27.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $554 per month, and the median house value is $69,600. The median age in East Prairie is 44.2 years, 44.1 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
East Prairie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Prairiewas:
- White: 94.44%
- Black or African American: 4.46%
- Two or more races: 0.73%
- Native American: 0.37%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,839 | 94.44% |
| Black or African American | 134 | 4.46% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.37% |
East Prairie Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,388 | 2.14 | 46 |
| Married | 508 | 2.74 | 72.6 |
| Non Family | 438 | 1.08 | 39.7 |
| Female | 261 | 2.31 | 12.6 |
| Male | 181 | 2.77 | 34.3 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 343 | 16.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 422 | 19.93% |
| High School Graduate | 780 | 36.84% |
| Some College | 455 | 21.49% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 1.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74 | 3.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 0.85% |
East Prairie Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,058 | 1,298 | 92 |
| Black | 48 | 43 | |
| Native American | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.47%.
East Prairie Language by Age
East Prairie Language
100.00% of East Prairie residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
East Prairie Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,811 | 708 | 25.19% |
| Black | 127 | 122 | 96.06% |
| Other | NaN% |
27.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.45%
Male Poverty Rate
29.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in East Prairie
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Prairie is Black, with 96.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Prairie is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.97%.
East Prairie Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
East Prairie Married by Age and Sex
East Prairie Marriage
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.
East Prairie Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 6.40% |
East Prairie Veterans by Education
14.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
43.1%
Labor Force Participation
39.2%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.61%
Born in East Prairie
99.53%
Native Born
0.47%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.53% of East Prairie residents were born in the United States, with 78.61% having been born in Missouri. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,803 | -46 | -1.61% |
| 2021 | 2,849 | -46 | -1.59% |
| 2020 | 2,895 | -46 | -1.56% |
| 2019 | 2,941 | -46 | -1.54% |
| 2018 | 2,987 | -29 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 3,016 | -23 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 3,039 | -46 | -1.49% |
| 2015 | 3,085 | -33 | -1.06% |
| 2014 | 3,118 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 3,113 | -20 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 3,133 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 3,120 | -3 | -0.10% |
| 2010 | 3,123 | -104 | -0.33% |
| 2000 | 3,227 | -189 | -0.57% |
| 1990 | 3,416 | -297 | -0.83% |
| 1980 | 3,713 | 438 | 1.26% |
| 1970 | 3,275 | -174 | -0.52% |
| 1960 | 3,449 | 416 | 1.29% |
| 1950 | 3,033 | 0.00% |