Prairietown, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Prairietown, Illinois had a total population of 183, the 1224th largest community in Illinois, with a median household income of $85,234, which is 2% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x.
- Unemployment rate of 18.2% is notably above the national average.
Prairietown Quick Facts
How Prairietown Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 189 | 183 | -3.2% |
| Median household income | $84,766 | $85,234 | +0.6% |
| Median home value | $109,500 | $100,900 | -7.9% |
How Prairietown Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Prairietown Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Madison County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite City | 26,549 | $59,205 | 14.8% | $104,300 |
| Edwardsville | 26,474 | $86,721 | 11.6% | $299,800 |
| Alton | 25,279 | $54,568 | 21.0% | $103,700 |
| Collinsville | 24,031 | $67,612 | 12.0% | $163,600 |
| Godfrey | 17,712 | $94,543 | 6.4% | $192,200 |
| Glen Carbon | 13,977 | $97,168 | 4.9% | $282,000 |
| Troy | 11,647 | $112,434 | 2.0% | $268,000 |
| Wood River | 10,279 | $62,703 | 13.9% | $108,100 |
| Highland | 10,262 | $82,551 | 6.0% | $202,900 |
| Bethalto | 9,239 | $64,775 | 12.3% | $168,900 |
Cities Similar to Prairietown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serena | 182 | N/A | N/A | 14.5% | 23.1% |
| Plainville | 183 | $76,250 | $98,000 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
| De Witt | 176 | $82,188 | $96,600 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Ellsworth | 179 | $77,750 | $121,000 | 14.4% | 15.1% |
| LaPlace | 170 | N/A | $86,800 | 13.6% | 35.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 183, Prairietown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Prairietown is a small community located in Illinois, within Madison County. The total population is 183. It ranks as the 1224th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Prairietown is 50.8 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 12.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Prairietown is $85,234. This is 2% higher than the state median of $83,390. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Prairietown. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 18.2%. This is 211% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $100,900. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Prairietown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Prairietown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.1% vs 58.1%).
Education
17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Prairietown, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Prairietown, Illinois?
Prairietown, Illinois has a population of 183 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Prairietown, IL?
The median household income in Prairietown is $85,234, which is 6% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Prairietown, IL?
The ACS sample for Prairietown recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Prairietown, Illinois?
Prairietown's population is 89.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Prairietown, IL?
The median home value in Prairietown is $100,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.2x.
How educated is Prairietown, Illinois?
17.8% of adults (25+) in Prairietown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.