Prairie City is a city located in Grant County Oregon. Prairie City has a 2024 population of 834. Prairie City is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 840 in 2020.
The average household income in Prairie City is $65,172 with a poverty rate of 15.06%. The median age in Prairie City is 57.4 years: 37.7 years for males, and 62.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prairie City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 674 | 94% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 4.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 1.81% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 396 | 1.71 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.08 | 77 | 23 |
| Married | 149 | 2.54 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Female | 30 | 2.1 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.47
Average Family Size
1.71
Average Household Size
82.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 3.49% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 7.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 21.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 3% |
| High School Graduate | 172 | 28.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.33% |
| Some College | 218 | 36.27% |
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 | 536 | 522 | 142 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 34 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 21 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,961 | $54,408 | $44,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,667 | $48,438 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,136 | $52,566 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$36,136
Average Earnings
$52,566
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Prairie City residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 619 | 103 | 16.64% |
15.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.77%
Male Poverty Rate
14.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prairie City is White, with 16.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prairie City is White, with 16.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.38% |
| Some College | 8.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.89% |
| Female Employed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,303 | $85,695 |
| Households | $50,556 | $65,172 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,806 | $48,242 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 25.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.5%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
61.37%
Born in Prairie City
95.68%
Native Born
4.32%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
3.49%
Naturalized
95.68% of Prairie City residents were born in the United States, with 61.37% having been born in Oregon. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 827 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 829 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 830 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 831 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 833 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 834 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 836 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 837 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 845 | 5 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 840 | -31 | -3.56% |
| 2019 | 871 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 872 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 876 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 877 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 881 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 880 | -9 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 889 | -6 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 895 | -11 | -1.21% |
| 2011 | 906 | -5 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 911 | 0 | 0% |