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Prairie Village, Kansas
City
Location within Johnson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Johnson County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°59′31″N 94°37′02″W / 38.99194°N 94.61722°W / 38.99194; -94.61722
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Johnson
Platted	1941
Incorporated	1951
Area
• Total	6.22 sq mi (16.11 km)
• Land	6.21 sq mi (16.09 km)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km)
Elevation	1,043 ft (318 m)
Population
• Total	22,957
• Density	3,700/sq mi (1,400/km)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66208
Area code	913
FIPS code	20-57575
GNIS ID	485644
Website	pvkansas.com

Prairie Village is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and located within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 22,957.

History

After the successful development of the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, real estate magnate J. C. Nichols turned toward development of his native Johnson County, just a few miles from the Plaza. Prairie Village was platted in 1941 and was named after Prairie School, which was established almost a century before. In 1949, Prairie Village was named the best planned community in America by the National Association of Home Builders. It incorporated in 1951.

Remnants of the Santa Fe Trail are found in the city.

Shawnee, Osage, and Kansa Indians formerly inhabited the land now developed into the City of Prairie Village. In 1858, Thomas Porter bought 160 acres of farmland in what is now Prairie Village; he raised all his children on that farmland and was involved in agricultural development and civic affairs.

Porter's sister, Betty Porter, married Thompson A. Lewis, who owned 80 acres between Mission Road and Roe Avenue.

Henry Coppock arrived in Johnson County in 1857, before heading farther west to work in freighting and farming. He came back in the mid-1860s and bought land in 1865. Coppock built his family home on 900 acres in Prairie Village. Coppock's house stood for 30 years. Now on his land is Homestead County Club.

The original Prairie School was built in 1882, and a new building was constructed in 1912. This landmark was a community treasure until 1990 when it was struck by a bolt of lightning during a storm. The east entrance of the 1912 building still stands at the remodeled school.

In the 1940s, J.C. Nichols, an experienced developer, wanted to turn the farmland into suburban housing for white soldiers returning home from the war. Nichols bought farmland from the Porters, Coppocks, and Lewises. There were hurdles along the way including a lack of experienced builders after World War II, but this didn't stop Nichols from pursuing his goal.

Prairie Village continued to expand as the Prairie Village Shopping Center opened in 1947 and the Corinth Square Shopping Center opened in 1955, with subdivisions including Corinth Hills, Corinth Meadows, Corinth Estates, Somerset Hills, Ridgeview Heights, Town & Country Estates, Calvin Crest, Prairie Hills, Prairie Fields and Prairie Ridge, to name a few.

Geography

Climate

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 22,957 people, 9,910 households, and 6,108 families in Prairie Village. The population density was 3,696.2 per square mile (1,427.1/km). There were 10,619 housing units at an average density of 1,709.7 per square mile (660.1/km). The racial makeup was 89.58% (20,565) white or European American (88.07% non-Hispanic white), 1.18% (271) black or African-American, 0.25% (58) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.57% (360) Asian, 0.01% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.01% (232) from other races, and 6.4% (1,469) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.73% (1,085) of the population.

Of the 9,910 households, 28.3% had children under the age of 18; 51.3% were married couples living together; 29.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.8% of households consisted of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 52.2% of the population.

22.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 120.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $88,196 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,978) and the median family income was $123,136 (+/- $8,460). Males had a median income of $65,169 (+/- $6,334) versus $46,660 (+/- $3,472) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $52,448 (+/- $2,243). Approximately, 0.7% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 21,447 people, 9,771 households, and 5,816 families living in the city. The population density was 3,459.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,335.6/km). There were 10,227 housing units at an average density of 1,649.5 per square mile (636.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 9,771 households. 26.3% had children under the age of 18, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone aged 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 22,072 people, 9,833 households, and 6,165 families living in the city. The population density was 3,547.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,369.5/km). There were 10,126 housing units at an average density of 1,627.3 per square mile (628.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% White, 0.78% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 9,833 households. 26.6% had children under the age of 18, 52.8% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $58,685, and the median income for a family was $70,602 (these figures had risen to $71,646 and $88,185 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $50,428 versus $37,321 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,677. About 1.4% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Largest employers

According to the city's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:

Education

Public education in Prairie Village is administered by the Shawnee Mission School District. Middle school students attend Indian Hills Middle School, whose mascot is the Knight. High school students attend Shawnee Mission East High School.

Libraries

The Johnson County Library serves residents of Prairie Village. The library's Corinth branch is in Prairie Village.

Sister cities

• Dolyna, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine
• Schaerbeek, Belgium

Notable people

Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Prairie Village include actress and dancer Sandahl Bergman, and former Governor of Kansas Robert Bennett.

Gallery

• Dining pavilion at Franklin Park in Prairie Village, Kansas.
• Children playing in the stream at Franklin Park in Prairie Village, Kansas
• Children playing on playground equipment

References

1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prairie Village, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. ^ "Profile of Prairie Village, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 23, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
4. ^ "QuickFacts; Prairie Village, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
5. "Prairie Village KS ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. "Monthly Average/Record Temperatures". Weather Channel. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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21. "American FactFinder Income Data". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 11, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
22. "City of Prairie Village, Kansas 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2018" (PDF). Retrieved April 29, 2021.
23. "Sandahl Bergman". IMDb. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
24. "Kansas Governor Robert F. Bennett". National Governors Association. Retrieved March 28, 2016.

Further reading

External links

• City of Prairie Village
• Prairie Village - Directory of Public Officials
• Prairie Village city map, KDOT

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