Prairie County's estimated 2026 population is 7,781 with a growth rate of -0.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Prairie County is the 67th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 8,726 and has seen a growth of -10.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Prairie County includes 84.66% White, 10.5% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (84.66%)
Black or African American (10.5%)
Two or more races (3.93%)
Other race (0.82%)
Native American (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,910 | 84.66% |
| Black or African American | 857 | 10.5% |
| Two or more races | 321 | 3.93% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Prairie County's average per capita income is $38,394. Household income levels show a median of $51,094. The poverty rate stands at 9.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,815 | - |
| Families | $80,865 | $96,667 |
| Households | $51,094 | $75,028 |
| Non Families | $26,455 | $38,643 |
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