2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,162
Prairie County is a small rural county in Arkansas with a population of 8,162. The median household income is $51,094, 21% below the national average. The poverty rate is 9.4%, median home value is $87,500, and 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 31% below the national average.
Population
8,162
2023 estimate
Rank #2645 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,094
Household
Rank #2613 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$87,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #3088 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2474 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
0% below Arkansas avg·21% below national avg
Poverty Rate
49% above Arkansas avg·37% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% above Arkansas avg·5% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,979
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
34% below Arkansas avg·58% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% below Arkansas avg·31% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above Arkansas avg·4% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
37% above Arkansas avg·39% above national avg
Housing Units
4,093
Households
3,261
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,070
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
72.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
5% below Arkansas avg·31% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Arkansas avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.9%
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