Prairie City City, Oregon
As of the census of 2000, there were 1080 residents, 16 households, and 12 families in the city. The population density was 1140.7 people per square mile (440.43/kmē), making its Oregon's 177th most densely populated city. There were 493 housing units at an average density of 518.9 per square mile (200.35/kmē). The average household size was 2.37 persons, and the average family size was 2.86 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 25.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. The median age was 42.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Prairie City City was 40.8 and 43.4 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 95.56% White, 0% Black or African American, 2.13% American Indian, 0.09% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.02% from two or more races and 1.2% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31354, making it the 102nd lowest city by median household income in Oregon. The median income for a family in the city was $35893, it is the 91st lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Oregon. The per capita income for the city was $16278, it is Oregon's 158th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $17424, The median income for males was $23523, compared to $11701 for females.
In 2000, 288 pupils and students, of which 53.13% are male and 46.88% are female, 26.67% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.51% nursery or pri school, 11.11% kindergarten, 51.04% elementary school, 27.08% high school and 6.25% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1080 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1080 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1074 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1005 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 983 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 972 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 955 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 940 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 923 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 901 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 899 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 21 | 32 |
| Elementary school | 86 | 61 | 147 |
| High school | 41 | 37 | 78 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie City city, Oregon | $31354 | $35893 | $16278 |
| Grant County, Oregon | $32560 | $37159 | $16794 |
| Oregon, United States | $40916 | $48680 | $20940 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |