Prairie View is a city located in Waller County Texas. Prairie View has a 2024 population of 8,576. Prairie View is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,187 in 2020.
The average household income in Prairie View is $32,204 with a poverty rate of 44.66%. The median age in Prairie View is 20.6 years: 20.8 years for males, and 20.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prairie View was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,259 | 90.3% |
| Two or more races | 404 | 5.03% |
| White | 282 | 3.51% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,556 | 2.47 | 17.9 | 82.1 |
| Non Family | 906 | 1.81 | 7 | 93 |
| Married | 276 | 3.01 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Male | 199 | 2.3 | 11.1 | 88.9 |
| Female | 175 | 5.25 | 24.6 | 75.4 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
17.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 2.19% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 4.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 320 | 23.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 6.56% |
| High School Graduate | 480 | 34.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 5.98% |
| Some College | 304 | 22.16% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,106 | 1,094 | 387 |
| Hispanic | 152 | 52 | 0 |
| White | 124 | 124 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 18 | 1 |
| Other Race | 53 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,545 | $31,628 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,091 | $35,438 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,380 | $31,033 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,532 | $32,391 | $21,486 |
| Some College | $0 | $46,603 | $21,146 |
$31,532
Average Earnings
$32,391
Average Male
$21,486
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.34% of Prairie View residents speak only English, while 4.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,407 | 1,659 | 48.69% |
| Hispanic | 217 | 45 | 20.74% |
| Multiple | 144 | 33 | 22.92% |
| White | 172 | 5 | 2.91% |
44.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.63%
Male Poverty Rate
49.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prairie View is Black, with 48.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prairie View is White, with 2.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 62.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 30.32% |
| High School | 24.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 34.85% |
| Female Employed | 31.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,533 | $61,973 |
| Households | $19,238 | $32,204 |
| Married Families | $95,302 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $2,499 | $10,426 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
7.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
8.6%
Male Marriage Rate
6.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 25 | 0.37% |
| White | 12 | 5.48% |
| Islander | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
37.1%
Employment Rate
20%
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
78.94%
Born in Prairie View
98.12%
Native Born
1.88%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
98.12% of Prairie View residents were born in the United States, with 78.94% having been born in Texas. 1.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,063 | 98 | 1.09% |
| 2028 | 8,965 | 97 | 1.09% |
| 2027 | 8,868 | 97 | 1.11% |
| 2026 | 8,771 | 98 | 1.13% |
| 2025 | 8,673 | 97 | 1.13% |
| 2024 | 8,576 | 97 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 8,479 | 67 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 8,412 | 222 | 2.71% |
| 2021 | 8,190 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 8,187 | 1,272 | 18.39% |
| 2019 | 6,915 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 6,917 | 69 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 6,848 | 463 | 7.25% |
| 2016 | 6,385 | 48 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 6,337 | 115 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 6,222 | 91 | 1.48% |
| 2013 | 6,131 | 334 | 5.76% |
| 2012 | 5,797 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 5,789 | 188 | 3.36% |
| 2010 | 5,601 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,410 | 406 | 10.14% |
| 1990 | 4,004 | 11 | 0.28% |
| 1980 | 3,993 | -5,070 | -55.94% |