Pleasant Prairie village, Wisconsin
Pleasant Prairie village profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Pleasant Prairie village is a geographic entity located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 21,798. The land area covers 33.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 21,798 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,879 | ±401 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,230 | ±420 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,879 | ±401 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 351 | ±161 |
| Median Home Value | $360,400 | ±$19,987 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,458 | ±$84 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,902 | ±$6,180 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,465 | ±$3,318 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,516 | ±439 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,016 | ±636 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 21,802 (2024)
ID: 191835
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: VILLAGE PRESIDENT
9915 39TH AVE, PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI 53158-6504
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GUS Population: 168,754 (2024)
ID: 136506
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
1010 56TH ST, KENOSHA WI 53140-3765
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Pleasant Prairie | 09-12 | Pleasant Prairie, WI | |
| Regular School Pleasant Prairie | PK-05 | Pleasant Prairie, WI | |
| Regular School Pleasant Prairie | PK-05 | Pleasant Prairie, WI | |
| Regular School Pleasant Prairie | PK-05 | Pleasant Prairie, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Racine, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | North Chicago, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Racine, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Lake Villa, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Waukegan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Antioch, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 3701 80th Street, Suite B, Kenosha, WI, 53142-4950 |
8477028772
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SOUTHWEST BRANCH
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 7979 38TH AVE., KENOSHA, WI, 53142 |
(262) 564-6100
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Herzing University-Kenosha
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College | 5.2 mi away | 5800 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140 |
8667249144
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UPTOWN BRANCH
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 2419 63RD ST., KENOSHA, WI, 53143 |
(262) 564-6100
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Gateway Technical College
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College | 5.9 mi away | 3520 30th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53144-1690 |
2625642200
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KPL KIDS AT UPTOWN LOFTS
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 6144 22ND AVE, KENOSHA, WI, 53143 |
(262) 564-6100
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Carthage College
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College | 7.5 mi away | 2001 Alford Park Dr, Kenosha, WI, 53140-1994 |
2625518500
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G.M. SIMMONS BRANCH
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 711 59TH PL., KENOSHA, WI, 53140 |
(262) 564-6100
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
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College | 8.4 mi away | 900 Wood Rd, Kenosha, WI, 53141 |
8778953276
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ZION-BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 2400 GABRIEL AVENUE, ZION, IL, 60099 |
(847) 872-4680
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KENOSHA, WI US, located 4.4 miles from Pleasant Prairie village. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8° | 17.1° | 24.0° | 1.92" | 11.3" |
| February | 34.1° | 20.1° | 27.1° | 1.83" | 9.8" |
| March | 43.1° | 28.5° | 35.8° | 2.67" | 5.7" |
| April | 52.7° | 37.4° | 45.0° | 4.19" | 0.8" |
| May | 63.6° | 46.7° | 55.1° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| June | 73.3° | 56.9° | 65.1° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.7° | 64.1° | 71.9° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.5° | 63.8° | 71.1° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.9° | 56.1° | 64.0° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.3° | 44.5° | 52.4° | 3.51" | 0.1" |
| November | 47.3° | 32.9° | 40.1° | 2.42" | 1.5" |
| December | 35.9° | 22.8° | 29.3° | 2.19" | 7.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Prairie village | Village | 0.0 mi | — |
| Kenosha city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Winthrop Harbor village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Zion city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Wadsworth village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Beach Park village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5505963300. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.