Total Population
800
Population
Growth Rate
-0.15%
Median Age
59
Diversity Index
27.100
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
800
Population
Growth Rate
-0.15%
Median Age
59
Diversity Index
27.100
Households
388
Total Housing Units
443
Owner Occupied
310
Renter Occupied
78
Vacant
55
Median Home Value
$229,245
Average Home Value
$375,927
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.85%
Median Household
$48,054 $52,325
Average Household
$63,751 $69,380
Per Capita
$31,177 $34,170
Total Businesses
42
Total Employed
346
Workers 16+
221
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
151
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
6
Employed
68
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
53
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
16
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
7
Employed
12
2026 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
3
Employed
10
Some
High School
41
Graduated
High School
168
Associates
Degree
37
Bachelor's
Degree
125
Graduate
Degree
20
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
221
Non-Resident Commuters
0
Drive Alone
166
Carpooled
0
Public
0
Work At Home
26