Prairie township, Indiana
Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairie township is a geographic entity located in White County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,435. The land area covers 66.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,435 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,418 | ±84 | 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 | 1,489 | ±89 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,418 | ±84 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 71 | ±54 |
| Median Home Value | $209,800 | ±$16,547 |
| Median Gross Rent | $996 | ±$119 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,731 | ±$12,573 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,653 | ±$2,489 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 177 | ±76 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.3% | ±0.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,802 | ±160 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.8% | ±4.7% |
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: 3,395 (2024)
ID: 164226
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
4175 E WALNUT RIDGE LOOP, BROOKSTON IN 47923-0254
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GUS Population: 24,833 (2024)
ID: 185238
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
PO BOX 260, MONTICELLO IN 47960-0260
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Battle Ground, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | West Lafeyette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | West Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Delphi, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Delphi, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Delphi, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Burnettsville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Brookston, 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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Purdue University Global
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College | 10.8 mi away | 2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100, West Lafayette, IN, 47906 |
8665227747
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BROOKSTON-PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 111 WEST 2ND STREET, BROOKSTON, IN, 47923 |
(765) 563-6511
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Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing
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College | 12.6 mi away | 1501 Hartford Street, Lafayette, IN, 47904-9988 |
7654236400
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NORTHWEST CARROLL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 164 WEST FOREST STREET, YEOMAN, IN, 47997 |
(574) 965-2382
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Purdue University-Main Campus
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College | 12.6 mi away | Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2040 |
7654944600
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DELPHI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 222 EAST MAIN STREET, DELPHI, IN, 46923 |
(765) 564-2929
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 13.1 mi away | 833 Ferry Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901 |
6305283330
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MONTICELLO-UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 321 WEST BROADWAY STREET, MONTICELLO, IN, 47960 |
(574) 583-2665
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Christina and Company Education Center
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College Vocational | 14.0 mi away | 220 Meijer Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47905-4633 |
7654461811
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KLONDIKE BRANCH
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 3062 LINDBERG ROAD, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, 47906 |
(765) 463-5893
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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 CHALMERS 5 W, IN US, located 5.4 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 | 31.2° | 16.2° | 23.7° | 2.54" | 6.6" |
| February | 35.5° | 18.9° | 27.2° | 2.06" | 6.2" |
| March | 47.4° | 28.3° | 37.8° | 2.78" | 2.5" |
| April | 60.8° | 38.0° | 49.4° | 3.93" | 0.4" |
| May | 72.0° | 49.2° | 60.6° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.0° | 59.1° | 70.0° | 5.54" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 61.7° | 72.3° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.8° | 59.6° | 70.7° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 52.2° | 64.6° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.5° | 41.4° | 53.0° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.5° | 31.0° | 40.3° | 2.91" | 0.5" |
| December | 36.8° | 22.0° | 29.4° | 2.36" | 4.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookston town | Town | 1.1 mi | — |
| Chalmers town | Town | 3.8 mi | — |
| Battle Ground town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Americus CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Yeoman town | Town | 9.4 mi | — |
| Pittsburg CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1818161650. • 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.