Demographics & People — Prairie Heights, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,817 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 41.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,585 |
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| Family Households | 1,314 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.04 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1787 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,249 |
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| Black or African American | 21 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 444 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,290 |
| Irish | 873 |
| English | 793 |
| German | 775 |
| Other groups | 726 |
| Norwegian | 503 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 420 |
| European | 294 |
| American | 243 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 190 |
Language
| English Only | 4,356 |
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| Spanish | 117 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,512 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 292 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,637 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Prairie Heights, Washington.
