East Prairie is a city located in Mississippi County Missouri. East Prairie has a 2024 population of 2,847. East Prairie is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,937 in 2020.
The average household income in East Prairie is $43,189 with a poverty rate of 30.75%. The median age in East Prairie is 40.6 years: 28.8 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Prairie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,757 | 94.1% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 5.12% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,337 | 2.17 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Married | 488 | 2.9 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Non Family | 462 | 1.04 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Female | 261 | 2.65 | 13.8 | 86.2 |
| Male | 126 | 2.5 | 7.9 | 92.1 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
42.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 436 | 21.96% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 2.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 158 | 7.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 1.31% |
| High School Graduate | 916 | 46.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 5.39% |
| Some College | 286 | 14.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,830 | 1,379 | 184 |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 63 | 0 |
| Black | 23 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 75.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,734 | $0 | $25,635 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,028 | $40,417 | $31,591 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $93,264 |
| Overall | $37,847 | $42,083 | $26,116 |
| Some College | $41,732 | $60,119 | $25,417 |
$37,847
Average Earnings
$42,083
Average Male
$26,116
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of East Prairie residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,725 | 853 | 31.3% |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 100% |
| Multiple | 150 | 15 | 10% |
30.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.84%
Male Poverty Rate
25.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Prairie is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Prairie is Multiple, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.19% |
| High School | 19.21% |
| Some College | 15.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 22.82% |
| Female Employed | 10.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,514 | $45,209 |
| Households | $31,159 | $43,189 |
| Married Families | $66,905 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,575 | $34,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
117
Number of Veterans
107
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 5.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
80.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.65%
Born in East Prairie
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of East Prairie residents were born in the United States, with 87.65% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,735 | -23 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 2,758 | -22 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 2,780 | -22 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 2,802 | -23 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 2,825 | -22 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 2,847 | -23 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 2,870 | -18 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 2,888 | -39 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 2,927 | -10 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 2,937 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 2,940 | -35 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 2,975 | -40 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 3,015 | -24 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 3,039 | -44 | -1.43% |
| 2015 | 3,083 | -33 | -1.06% |
| 2014 | 3,116 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 3,112 | -20 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 3,132 | 15 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 3,117 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,118 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,227 | -189 | -5.53% |
| 1990 | 3,416 | -297 | -8% |
| 1980 | 3,713 | 438 | 13.37% |
| 1970 | 3,275 | -174 | -5.04% |
| 1960 | 3,449 | 416 | 13.72% |
| 1950 | 3,033 | 298 | 10.9% |