Prairie, Illinois
Prairie: Unincorporated community in Illinois
About
Prairie is a city located in the county of Randolph in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 273. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 244 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Prairie
| Population : | 244 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Randolph County |
| Altitude : | 1,345 feet / 410 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:18:43 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -11.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prairie is located at 38°10'23"N 89°56'35"W (38.1731100, -89.9431600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Prairie decreased by 11.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 273 | - | census |
| 2011 | 271 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 268 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 263 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 261 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 257 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 255 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 254 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 253 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 249 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 244 | -2.05% | estimation process |
Schools in Prairie
College & universities near Prairie, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417442 | Career Center of Southern Illinois | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prairie, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Post offices near Prairie
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Post Office | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Prairie , Indiana city in United States of America with a population of 207 people.
Other cities in Randolph County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Randolph County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen | 106,197 | A village in Ford County, Illinois. |
| Campton | 11,063 | Township in Kane County, Illinois |
| Chester | 8,145 | City in Illinois |
| Randolph | 4,394 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Sparta | 4,202 | City in Randolph County, Illinois |
| Red Bud | 3,442 | City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States |
| Steeleville | 1,890 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Eden | 1,358 | Unincorporated settlement in Randolph County in southern Illinois, USA |
| Preston | 1,203 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Percy | 910 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Coulterville | 880 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Tilden | 827 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Evansville | 631 | Village in Illinois |
| Blair | 602 | Place in Illinois, United States |
| Prairie du Rocher | 548 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ellis Grove | 345 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
