Prairie Ridge is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. Prairie Ridge has a 2024 population of 12,607. Prairie Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 5.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,980 in 2020.
The average household income in Prairie Ridge is $121,772 with a poverty rate of 2.66%. The median age in Prairie Ridge is 36.3 years: 36 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prairie Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,957 | 88.05% |
| Two or more races | 646 | 5.19% |
| Other race | 403 | 3.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 180 | 1.45% |
| Asian | 148 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 83 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.22% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,292 | 2.9 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Married | 2,558 | 3.36 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 874 | 1.32 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Female | 441 | 3.76 | 83 | 17 |
| Male | 419 | 2.47 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
89.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 479 | 5.92% |
| Associates Degree | 1,089 | 13.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 924 | 11.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 230 | 2.84% |
| High School Graduate | 2,938 | 36.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 1.1% |
| Some College | 2,336 | 28.89% |
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 | 7,044 | 6,621 | 1,019 |
| Hispanic | 627 | 497 | 87 |
| Other Race | 299 | 225 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 260 | 229 | 34 |
| Asian | 148 | 133 | 33 |
| Islander | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 10 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 31.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,848 | $94,219 | $65,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,250 | $96,296 | $92,426 |
| High School Graduate | $46,596 | $49,875 | $45,865 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,961 | $37,196 | $54,531 |
| Overall | $58,450 | $70,021 | $49,939 |
| Some College | $59,881 | $75,549 | $49,508 |
$58,450
Average Earnings
$70,021
Average Male
$49,939
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.78% of Prairie Ridge residents speak only English, while 7.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,479 | 279 | 2.66% |
| Multiple | 646 | 31 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,114 | 18 | 1.62% |
2.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.62%
Male Poverty Rate
2.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prairie Ridge is Multiple, with 4.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prairie Ridge is Hispanic, with 1.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 3.91% |
| Some College | 3.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.13% |
| Male Employed | 2.49% |
| Female Employed | 1.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,821 | $127,643 |
| Households | $102,801 | $121,772 |
| Married Families | $121,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,583 | $91,597 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
896
Number of Veterans
814
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 269 |
| Vietnam | 258 |
| Second Gulf War | 212 |
| Korea | 52 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 252 |
| 35 to 54 | 240 |
| 65 to 74 | 234 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 835 | 10.36% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 10.13% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 4.46% |
| Asian | 12 | 8.11% |
| Native American | 11 | 19.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
7%
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
63.81%
Born in Prairie Ridge
94.65%
Native Born
5.35%
Foreign Born
3.41%
Non Citizen
1.94%
Naturalized
94.65% of Prairie Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 63.81% having been born in Washington. 3.41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,607 | 81 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 12,526 | 82 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 12,444 | -131 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 12,575 | 595 | 4.97% |
| 2020 | 11,980 | -14 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 11,994 | -556 | -4.43% |
| 2018 | 12,550 | -183 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 12,733 | -81 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 12,814 | 319 | 2.55% |
| 2015 | 12,495 | 560 | 4.69% |
| 2014 | 11,935 | 622 | 5.5% |
| 2013 | 11,313 | -482 | -4.09% |
| 2012 | 11,795 | 332 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 11,463 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 11,464 | 0 | 0% |