South Prairie, WA Demographics
A map of South Prairie's Population by Race
South Prairie, Washington has an estimated population of 309, a large decrease from the 373 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.3% White, 11.7% Hispanic, 6.8% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Prairie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
South Prairie has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Prairie, that probability was 25.8% in 2020 and 38.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
South Prairie is ranked the 525th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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). South Prairie was ranked the 507th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
South Prairie's White Population
239 residents of South Prairie, or 77.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Prairie is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. South Prairie ranks 126th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Prairie's White population has declined by an estimated 25.1%. White residents' share of South Prairie's population has decreased from 85.5% to 77.3%.
South Prairie is less White than neighboring Prairie Heights (82% White), Prairie Ridge (79.3% White), Wilkeson (77.5% White), Crocker (83.3% White), and Carbonado (93.8% White).
South Prairie's Black Population
0 residents of South Prairie, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Prairie is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. South Prairie ranks 448th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Prairie's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Prairie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
South Prairie is less Black than neighboring Prairie Ridge (0.7% Black), and Wilkeson (0.2% Black).
South Prairie's Asian Population
8 residents of South Prairie, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Prairie is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. South Prairie ranks 485th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Prairie's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of South Prairie's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.6%.
South Prairie is more Asian than neighboring Prairie Heights (0.6% Asian), Wilkeson (0% Asian), Crocker (0% Asian), and Carbonado (0% Asian). South Prairie is less Asian than neighboring Prairie Ridge (2.9% Asian).
South Prairie's Hispanic Population
36 residents of South Prairie, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Prairie is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Prairie ranks 614th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Prairie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Prairie's population has increased from 2.1% to 11.7%.
South Prairie is more Hispanic than neighboring Prairie Heights (10.6% Hispanic), Prairie Ridge (10.1% Hispanic), Wilkeson (5.6% Hispanic), Crocker (4.6% Hispanic), and Carbonado (2.8% Hispanic).
South Prairie's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of South Prairie, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Prairie is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. South Prairie ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Prairie's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of South Prairie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.
South Prairie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prairie Heights (0.4% Native American/Other), Prairie Ridge (1.2% Native American/Other), Wilkeson (0.7% Native American/Other), and Carbonado (0% Native American/Other). South Prairie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crocker (4.3% Native American/Other).
South Prairie's Multiracial Population
21 residents of South Prairie, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Prairie is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Prairie ranks 20th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Prairie's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Prairie's population has decreased from 10.2% to 6.8%.
South Prairie is more Multiracial than neighboring Prairie Heights (6.4% Multiracial), Prairie Ridge (5.7% Multiracial), and Carbonado (3.4% Multiracial). South Prairie is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilkeson (15.9% Multiracial), and Crocker (7.7% 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.