Prairie Grove City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2540 people, 981 households, and 707 families living in the city. The population density was 1212.6 people per square mile (468.19/kmē), it is the 49th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 1054 housing units at an average density of 504.3 per square mile (194.71/kmē). The average household size was 2.53 people, and the average family size was 3.05 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 116.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 121 females. The median age is 35.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Prairie Grove City was 35.4 and 36.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 95.04% White, 0.51% Black or African American, 1.5% American Indian, 0.47% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 1.77% from two or more races and 0.67% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34628, it is the 79th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $41972, it is the 72nd highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The per capita income for the city was $16154, it would be the 119th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income of city was $20318, Males have a median income of $25815 versus $15881 for females.
In 2000, 642 pupils and students, of which 301 are male and 341 are female, 25.28% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 29 nursery or pri school, 38 kindergarten, 290 elementary school, 171 high school and 114 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2540 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3196 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3188 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3154 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3127 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3190 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3217 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3276 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3396 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3606 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3741 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 20 | 38 |
| Elementary school | 139 | 151 | 290 |
| High school | 76 | 95 | 171 |
| College or graduate school | 49 | 65 | 114 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Grove city, Arkansas | $34628 | $41972 | $16154 |
| Washington County, Arkansas | $34691 | $42795 | $17347 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |