Prairie Du Rocher, IL is a small village located in Randolph County. With a population of just 1,383 residents, it has an incredibly low population density of 21 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Louis Latoille Antiques & Collectibles, Riverbend Winery and Vineyard, Prairie du Rocher Post Office, and more. Year-round outdoor activities include hunting, fishing at nearby Rend Lake, hiking on numerous trails around the area, and camping at Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area. Other organizations in Prairie Du Rocher are the Fort de Chartres State Historic Site which offers educational programs about French colonial life, Liberty Bell Church which offers religious services and bible study classes for all ages, and local branches of The American Legion and VFW that host various Memorial Day events every year. Additionally there are several sporting events hosted in the area such as the annual Pierre Menard Classic 3 on 3 Basketball tournament.
The population in Prairie Du Rocher (zip 62277) is 1,383. There are 22 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Prairie Du Rocher (zip 62277) is 45.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Prairie Du Rocher (zip 62277) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Prairie Du Rocher (zip 62277)
- 66.8% are married
- 7.0% are divorced
- 43.8% are married with children
- 7.9% have children, but are single
Race in Prairie Du Rocher (zip 62277)
- 98.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander