Total Population
810
Population
Growth Rate
-0.15%
Median Age
60
Diversity Index
24.900
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/
Total Population
810
Population
Growth Rate
-0.15%
Median Age
60
Diversity Index
24.900
Households
386
Total Housing Units
441
Owner Occupied
318
Renter Occupied
68
Vacant
55
Median Home Value
$217,857
Average Home Value
$372,075
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.23%
Median Household
$50,328 $54,204
Average Household
$66,206 $73,786
Per Capita
$31,601 $35,293
Total Businesses
39
Total Employed
335
Workers 16+
278
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
151
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
6
Employed
68
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
50
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
14
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
7
Employed
12
2025 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
2
Employed
10
Some
High School
34
Graduated
High School
226
Associates
Degree
16
Bachelor's
Degree
119
Graduate
Degree
16
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
278
Non-Resident Commuters
0
Drive Alone
176
Carpooled
11
Public
0
Work At Home
37