Prairieburg, IA Demographics

A map of Prairieburg's Population by Race

Prairieburg, Iowa has an estimated population of 143, a large decrease from the 160 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.6% White, 11.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Prairieburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Prairieburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Prairieburg, that probability was 14.2% in 2020 and 26.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prairieburg is ranked the 778th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Prairieburg was ranked the 749th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prairieburg's White Population

121 residents of Prairieburg, or 84.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prairieburg is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Prairieburg ranks 554th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prairieburg's White population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Prairieburg's population has decreased from 92.5% to 84.6%.

Prairieburg is less White than neighboring Central City (97.1% White), Coggon (97% White), Ryan (93.9% White), Stone City (96.8% White), and Springville (87.7% White).

Prairieburg's Black Population

0 residents of Prairieburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Prairieburg is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Prairieburg ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prairieburg's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Prairieburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Prairieburg is less Black than neighboring Springville (0.9% Black).

Prairieburg's Asian Population

1 residents of Prairieburg, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prairieburg is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Prairieburg ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prairieburg's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Asian residents' share of Prairieburg's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Prairieburg is more Asian than neighboring Central City (0% Asian), Coggon (0.1% Asian), Ryan (0% Asian), and Stone City (0% Asian). Prairieburg is less Asian than neighboring Springville (3.1% Asian).

Prairieburg's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Prairieburg, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prairieburg is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Prairieburg ranks 784th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prairieburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Prairieburg's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.1%.

Prairieburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Coggon (0% Hispanic), Ryan (0% Hispanic), Stone City (0% Hispanic), and Springville (1.4% Hispanic). Prairieburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Central City (2.6% Hispanic).

Prairieburg's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Prairieburg, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Prairieburg is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Prairieburg ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prairieburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Prairieburg's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Prairieburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Central City (0% Native American/Other), Coggon (0.1% Native American/Other), Ryan (0% Native American/Other), Stone City (0% Native American/Other), and Springville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Prairieburg's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Prairieburg, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prairieburg is higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Prairieburg ranks 114th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prairieburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Prairieburg's population has increased from 5.0% to 11.9%.

Prairieburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Central City (0.4% Multiracial), Coggon (2.7% Multiracial), Ryan (6.1% Multiracial), Stone City (3.2% Multiracial), and Springville (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.