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Prairie du Chien

County:
Crawford County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.901
State:
Wisconsin

Prairie du Chien is a city located in Crawford County, Wisconsin. Prairie du Chien has a 2026 population of 5,445. It is also the county seat of Crawford County. Prairie du Chien is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,526 in 2020.

The median household income in Prairie du Chien is $54,268 with a poverty rate of 17.36%. The median age in Prairie du Chien is 46.7 years: 43.6 years for males, and 48.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.5 males.

5.4K
Total Population
923
Density (mi²)
-13 -0.24%
Growth

Prairie du Chien Population

Prairie du Chien Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,445-13-0.24%
20255,458-14-0.26%
20245,472-17-0.31%
20235,489-9-0.16%
20225,49810.02%
20215,497-29-0.52%
20205,526-13-0.23%
20195,578-48-0.85%
20185,626-3-0.05%
20175,629-37-0.65%
20165,666-41-0.72%
20155,707-13-0.23%
20145,720-35-0.61%
20135,755-63-1.08%
20125,818-63-1.07%
20115,881-9-0.15%
20105,890-21-0.36%
20006,0183596.34%
19905,659-200-3.41%
19805,8593195.76%
19705,540-109-1.93%
19605,6492574.77%
19505,39277016.66%
19404,62267917.22%
19303,94340611.48%
19203,53738812.32%
19103,149-83-2.57%
19003,2321013.23%
18903,13135412.75%
18802,777772.85%
18702,70000%

Median Age

Overall: 46.7 years
Female: 48.6 years
Male: 43.6 years

Prairie du Chien Adults

There are 4,541 adults, (1,374 of whom are seniors) in Prairie du Chien.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,646 (48.2%)
Male: 2,845 (51.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Prairie du Chien includes 91.29% White, 3.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,01391.29%
Two or more races2193.99%
Black or African American1753.19%
Native American400.73%
Other race210.38%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander150.27%
Asian80.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races861.57%
Other race210.38%
Native American130.24%
White90.16%
Black or African American30.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,00491.13%
Black or African American1723.13%
Two or more races1332.42%
Native American270.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander150.27%
Asian80.15%

Prairie du Chien Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Prairie du Chien 's average per capita income is $39,792. Household income levels show a median of $54,268. The poverty rate stands at 17.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,286-
Families$75,625$83,078
Households$54,268$69,745
Non Families$36,918$47,776

$39,792

Average Income

$54,268

Median Household Income

17.36%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)