Prairie City

Prairie City, Oregon, is a charming small town of 910 (and growing!!). This quaint little town is the consummate picture of small town America, nestled at the edge of the prairie, by the John Day River in Eastern Oregon. In fact, if you stroll through downtown Prairie City, you will find lovingly cared for historic buildings that tell the story of yesteryear. This small community enjoys unsurpassed beauty, a small yet strong business district, an arts community, high speed internet service, and wonderful schools in a safe environment.

Prairie City, Oregon, sits on the north side of a wide prairie that inclines to the base of the Strawberry Mountain Range at the upper end of the John Day Valley, on the John Day River. The current economy includes ranching, a lumber mill, a wood-fired co-gen electric power plant, and a number of retail vendors and public services.

For more information, visit https://www.prairiecityoregon.com/

Population

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Prairie City1,080909810804

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Age

Population2025
0-432
5-932
10-1436
15-1924
20-2428
25-2935
30-3429
35-3932
40-4435
45-4948
50-5430
55-5940
60-6474
65-6999
70-7481
75-7977
80-8449
85+29
18+695
Median Age60

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Race

Prairie City2025
Total810.00
White Alone89.75%
Black Alone0.12%
American Indian Alone1.11%
Asian Alone0.62%
Pacific Islander Alone0%
Some Other Race0.37%
Two or More Races8.02%
Hispanic Origin3.95%
Diversity Index24.90

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Growth Rate

Prairie City2025 - 2030
Population-0.15%
Households-0.10%
Families0.71%
Median Household Income1%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households433402386384
Housing Units493476441441
Owner Occupied Units318308
Renter Occupied Units6876
Vacant Units5557

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Home Value

Prairie City20252030
Median Home Value$217,857$232,927
Average Home Value$372,075$396,469
<$50,0001719
$50,000 - $99,9993330
$100,000 - $149,9993736
$150,000 - $199,9995742
$200,000 - $249,9994241
$250,000 - $299,999117
$300,000 - $399,999118
$400,000 - $499,9993740
$500,000 - $749,9991618
$1,000,000 +78

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later0
2000-200963
1990-199910
1980-198942
1970-1979129
1960-19698
1950-1959126
1940-194913
1939 or Before82

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Income

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Income

Prairie City20252030
Median Household$50,328$54,204
Average Household$66,206$73,786
Per Capita$31,601$35,293

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Household Income

Prairie City2025
<$15,00056
$15,000 - $24,99958
$25,000 - $34,99939
$35,000 - $49,99939
$50,000 - $74,99968
$75,000 - $99,99956
$100,000 - $149,99940
$150,000 - $199,99917
$200,000+13

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+278
In-County Residents278
Out-of-County Residents0
Drive Alone176
Carpooled11
Public Transport0
Work at Home37
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked54
Other0
Less than 5 minutes89
5-9 minutes16
10-14 minutes26
15-19 minutes48
20-24 minutes55
25-29 minutes7
30-34 minutes0
35-39 minutes0
40-44 minutes0
45-59 minutes0
60-89 minutes0
90+ minutes0
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees335
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt3
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction6
Manufacturing151
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade14
  
Transportation/Warehouse4
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance4
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv7
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services50
HealthCare/Social Assist4
Arts/Entertainment/Rec5
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs7
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin12
Auto Repair/Maintenance7
Public Administration Emp68

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Educational Attainment (25+)

Prairie City2025
<9th Grade48
Some High School34
GED25
Graduated High School226
Some College/No Degree174
Associates Degree16
Bachelor's Degree119
Graduate Degree16

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses39
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus3
Manufacturing Bus2
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus5
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus2
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus2
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus3
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus3
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus2
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus1
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus2
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus7
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus3
Public Administration Bus6

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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