Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Prairie Home, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

251

Median Agei

48.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.8%233

Two or More

6.4%16

Other

0.8%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%18

High School Diploma

31.9%60

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%7

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%21

Associate's Degree

13.3%25

Bachelor's Degree

16.5%31

Master's Degree

9%17

Doctorate

1.1%2

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

26.6%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,300

Median Renti

$825

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.7%86

Renter-Occupied

28.3%34

Total Units

124

Homeownership

71.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%4

$50K–$100K

19.8%17

$100K–$150K

32.6%28

$150K–$200K

18.6%16

$200K–$300K

17.4%15

$300K–$500K

2.3%2

$500K–$1M

4.7%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%4

2010–2019

0.8%1

2000–2009

25%31

1990–1999

14.5%18

1980–1989

4%5

1970–1979

13.7%17

1960–1969

7.3%9

1950–1959

9.7%12

1940–1949

3.2%4

1939 or earlier

18.5%23

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55%66

Utility Gas

41.7%50

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%2

Wood

1.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,750

Mean Household Incomei

$59,985

Per Capita Incomei

$28,305

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

9.3%

Labor Forcei

107

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%3

$10K–$15K

5%6

$15K–$20K

4.2%5

$20K–$25K

4.2%5

$25K–$30K

4.2%5

$30K–$35K

8.3%10

$35K–$40K

16.7%20

$40K–$45K

2.5%3

$45K–$50K

0.8%1

$50K–$60K

5.8%7

$60K–$75K

15.8%19

$75K–$100K

11.7%14

$100K–$125K

11.7%14

$125K–$150K

5%6

$150K–$200K

1.7%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.8%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

26(13.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured