Prairie, AR County is a populated area in Arkansas with an estimated population of 8,306 and located in the United States with a total population of 329,725,481. This county has a population density of 12.30 people per square mile while the US Population Density is 93.29 People per Square mile. Prairie, AR County offers numerous businesses, outdoor activities, and other organizations for both locals and visitors to enjoy. Local businesses include The Stone House Eatery which serves up delicious American cuisine and caters to all dietary needs. For those looking to get outside and explore nature year-round, The Ozark Mountains offer some of the best trails in the state for hiking and camping. Other organizations that benefit the community include local youth sports teams such as Prairie Football or Prairie Soccer Association for kids interested in playing organized sports. Furthermore, Prairie hosts several annual events such as the Annual Chili Cook-off each October where locals can sample different chili recipes from around town.
The population in Prairie County is 8,306. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Prairie County is 45.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Prairie County is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Prairie County
- 50.5% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 30.6% are married with children
- 16.2% have children, but are single
Race in Prairie County
- 85.0% are White
- 13.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander