Prairie township, Indiana
Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairie township is a geographic entity located in Kosciusko County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,780. The land area covers 35.23 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,780 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±18.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 568 | ±139 | 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 | 655 | ±162 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 568 | ±139 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 87 | ±128 |
| Median Home Value | $235,200 | ±$30,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $538 | ±$210 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,333 | ±$8,227 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,228 | ±$6,934 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±5.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 68 | ±79 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±4.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 841 | ±278 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.2% | ±11.5% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIE
GUS Population: 1,774 (2024)
ID: 126197
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
4496 N 600 W, WARSAW IN 46582-8446
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GUS Population: 80,669 (2024)
ID: 185233
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
100 W CENTER ST, WARSAW IN 46580-2873
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Goshen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bremen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bremen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Claypool, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Warsaw, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Warsaw, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Goshen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Warsaw, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Winona Lake, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Warsaw, IN |
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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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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College | 8.8 mi away | 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake, IN, 46590-1274 |
5743725100
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WARSAW COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 310 EAST MAIN STREET, WARSAW, IN, 46580 |
(574) 267-6011
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Goshen College
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College | 19.2 mi away | 1700 S Main St, Goshen, IN, 46526-4794 |
5745357000
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BOURBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 307 NORTH MAIN STREET, BOURBON, IN, 46504 |
(574) 342-5655
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Manchester University
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College | 22.3 mi away | 604 E. College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962 |
2609825000
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MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 101 NORTH MAIN STREET, MILFORD, IN, 46542 |
(574) 658-4312
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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
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College | 24.5 mi away | 3003 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517-1999 |
5742953726
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BELL MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 101 WEST MAIN STREET, MENTONE, IN, 46539 |
(574) 893-3200
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EVELYN LEHMAN CULP HERITAGE COLLECTION
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 302 W MARKET ST., NAPPANEE, IN, 46550 |
(574) 773-7812
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NAPPANEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 157 NORTH MAIN STREET, NAPPANEE, IN, 46550 |
(574) 773-7919
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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 WARSAW, IN US, located 5.1 miles from Prairie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0° | 16.6° | 24.8° | 2.59" | — |
| February | 36.8° | 18.9° | 27.9° | 1.98" | — |
| March | 47.9° | 27.5° | 37.7° | 2.16" | — |
| April | 60.9° | 37.9° | 49.4° | 4.05" | — |
| May | 71.7° | 48.7° | 60.2° | 4.89" | — |
| June | 80.8° | 58.2° | 69.5° | 4.72" | — |
| July | 83.8° | 61.7° | 72.8° | 4.41" | — |
| August | 81.8° | 59.8° | 70.8° | 4.52" | — |
| September | 76.2° | 52.4° | 64.3° | 2.90" | — |
| October | 63.6° | 41.6° | 52.6° | 3.17" | — |
| November | 49.8° | 31.4° | 40.6° | 2.71" | — |
| December | 37.7° | 22.3° | 30.0° | 2.44" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Lake CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Etna Green town | Town | 5.1 mi | — |
| Leesburg town | Town | 5.7 mi | — |
| Warsaw city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Bourbon town | Town | 8.6 mi | — |
| Palestine CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1808561578. • 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.