Prairie County's estimated 2026 population is 7,883 with a growth rate of -0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Prairie County is the 66th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 8,726 and has seen a growth of -9.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.7 years
Female: 48.5 years
Male: 43 years
There are 6,404 adults, (1,900 of whom are seniors) in Prairie County.
Female: 3,993 (49.5%)
Male: 4,071 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Prairie County includes 83.8% White, 9.87% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,758 | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 796 | 9.87% |
| Two or more races | 391 | 4.85% |
| Other race | 106 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.16% |
Prairie County's average per capita income is $40,241. Household income levels show a median of $51,646. The poverty rate stands at 11.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,522 | - |
| Families | $86,262 | $94,334 |
| Households | $51,646 | $72,576 |
| Non Families | $26,625 | $38,441 |
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