State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
979.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.80% (56)
Growth Since 2010
26.70% (1,489)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Prairie View, Texas Population 2021
7,065
Prairie View is a city located in Waller County Texas. With a 2020 population of 7,065, it is the 302nd largest city in Texas and the 3940th largest city in the United States . Prairie View is currently growing at a rate of 0.80% annually and its population has increased by 26.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,576 in 2010. Spanning over 7 miles, Prairie View has a population density of 980 people per square mile.
The average household income in Prairie View is $35,268 with a poverty rate of 50.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,038 per month, and the median house value is $168,200. The median age in Prairie View is 20.3 years, 20.6 years for males, and 20.2 years for females.
Prairie View Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prairie Viewwas:
- Black or African American: 91.42%
- White: 5.20%
- Two or more races: 1.69%
- Other race: 0.67%
- Asian: 0.57%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.37%
- Native American: 0.07%
The current population of Prairie View, Texas is 7,065 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,065.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,576.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,105 | 91.42% |
| White | 347 | 5.20% |
| Two or More Races | 113 | 1.69% |
| Some Other Race | 45 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.07% |
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Prairie View Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 874 | 3 | 24.5 |
| Non Family | 495 | 2.58 | 16 |
| Female | 131 | 4.63 | 33.6 |
| Married | 131 | 3.56 | 48.9 |
| Male | 117 | 2.33 | 23.1 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 7.81% |
| High School Graduate | 274 | 28.16% |
| Some College | 349 | 35.87% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 2.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 9.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 16.24% |
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Prairie View Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 804 | 748 | 226 |
| White | 106 | 106 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | |
| Hispanic | 27 | 4 | |
| Other Race | 10 | 4 | |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Prairie View Language by Age
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Prairie View Language
95.34% of Prairie View residents speak only English, while 4.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.86% of the population.
Prairie View Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,319 | 1,257 | 54.20% |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 43 | 20 | 46.51% |
| White | 166 | 15 | 9.04% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 8 | 11.59% |
| Other | 41 | 8 | 19.51% |
50.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.01%
Male Poverty Rate
56.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Prairie View
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prairie View is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prairie View is White, with 9.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 74.35%.
Prairie View Marital Status
Marriage Rates
4.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
5.5%
Male Marriage Rate
4.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Prairie View Married by Age and Sex
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Prairie View Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Prairie View Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 28 | 0.49% |
| White | 17 | 5.35% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4.72% |
| Islander | 1 | 4.00% |
Prairie View Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
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40.2%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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74.29%
Born in Prairie View
95.81%
Native Born
4.19%
Foreign Born
3.53%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.81% of Prairie View residents were born in the United States, with 74.29% having been born in Texas. 3.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,065 | 56 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 7,009 | 56 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 6,953 | 56 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 6,897 | 66 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 6,831 | 465 | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 6,366 | 48 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 6,318 | 115 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 6,203 | 88 | 1.44% |
| 2013 | 6,115 | 335 | 5.80% |
| 2012 | 5,780 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 5,772 | 187 | 3.35% |
| 2010 | 5,585 | 1,175 | 2.39% |
| 2000 | 4,410 | 406 | 0.97% |
| 1990 | 4,004 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 1980 | 3,993 | 0.00% |