Township · Indiana
Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana
Prairie Township, Henry County, township, in Henry County, Indiana. Prairie Township, Henry County had 6,020 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,999 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,991 (±23). GEOID 1806561560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,020
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,999 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,991 ±23
Median household income
$68,088
±$22,473 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$195,000
±$29,125 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$694
±$528 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Prairie Township, Henry County and what county is it in?
Prairie Township, Henry County is a township in Henry County, Indiana. It covers 39.7 square miles of land, 151 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Prairie Township (Henry County): Mount Summit (town, 342 in 2020) and Springport (town, 131 in 2020).
Prairie Township, Henry County is in the New Castle, IN micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Prairie Township, Henry County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,020 people lived in Prairie Township, Henry County on July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,999 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,991 (±23).
| Measure | Prairie Township, Henry County | Henry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,991±23 | 48,970 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,730±154 | 18,642 | +438 |
| Average household size | 2.04±0.18 | 2.46 | −0.49 |
| Housing units | 1,839±161 | 20,996 | +444 |
Prairie Township, Henry County's population since 2000
From 3,317 in 2000 to 6,020 in 2025: up 81.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Prairie Township, Henry County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Prairie Township, Henry County?
The median resident of Prairie Township, Henry County is 48.6 years old; 8.8% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.4%.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Henry County | Henry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6±2.7 | 42.2 | +4.9 |
| Under 18 years | 8.8%±1.8 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7%±4.0 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 66.2%±3.1 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1%±1.7 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.0%±2.2 pts | 92.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.4%±1.4 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.6%±2.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9%±2.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 22.0%±5.1 pts | 20.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3%±2.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.4%±3.8 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8%±3.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.7%±4.5 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Prairie Township, Henry County earn?
Half of Prairie Township, Henry County's 1,730 households earn less than $68,088 a year (±$22,473), against $63,150 in Henry County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $73,343 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Henry County | Henry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,088±$22,473 | $63,150 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,764±$17,736 | $80,133 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,802±$5,382 | $32,182 | +$6,983 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.4%±3.0 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.3%±1.7 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.6%±5.8 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6%±5.8 pts | 88.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Prairie Township, Henry County?
Owners occupy 94.3% of Prairie Township, Henry County's occupied homes and renters 5.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,000 by its owner (±$29,125).
| Measure | Prairie Township, Henry County | Henry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,000±$29,125 | $154,400 | +$52,855 |
| Median gross rent | $694±$528 | $820 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.3%±17.8 pts | 33.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,064±$194 | $1,136 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94.3%±3.0 pts | 76.2% | +6.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 5.7%±3.0 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,839±161 | 20,996 | +444 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±8.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.7%±11.5 pts | 82.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.8%±2.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2%±2.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.5%±6.6 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2%±1.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Prairie Township, Henry County work and get to work?
78.2% of Prairie Township, Henry County's workers drive alone and 16.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Henry County | Henry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 26.7%±3.9 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2%±9.4 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6%±2.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.6%±9.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±3.8 | 25.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Prairie Township, Henry County?
No census tract lies mostly in Prairie Township, Henry County; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9756Henry County | 5,213 | $71,186 |
| Tract 9755Henry County | 5,419 | $71,429 |
| Tract 9757Henry County | 4,188 | $65,846 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Prairie Township, Henry County) · Census block assignment files
How does Prairie Township, Henry County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Prairie Township, Henry County is the 1,980th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 198th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Prairie Township, Henry County ranks 619th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 198th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 661st | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 539th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 619th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 901st | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 515th | 1,075 |
| Poverty rate | 648th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 710th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 140th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 121st | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 70th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 276th | 1,088 |
Prairie Township, Henry County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Prairie Township, Henry County?
18 of the 57 figures for Prairie Township, Henry County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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