Township · Ohio
Prairie Township, Holmes County, Ohio
Prairie Township, Holmes County, township, in Holmes County, Ohio. Prairie Township, Holmes County had 3,104 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,096 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,061 (±20). GEOID 3907564584.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,104
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,096 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,061 ±20
Median household income
$68,319
±$15,240 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$214,000
±$59,065 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,023
±$463 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Prairie Township, Holmes County and what county is it in?
Prairie Township, Holmes County is a township in Holmes County, Ohio. It covers 30.6 square miles of land, 101 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Prairie Township (Holmes County): Holmesville (village, 371 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Prairie Township, Holmes County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,104 people lived in Prairie Township, Holmes County on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 3,096 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,061 (±20).
| Measure | Prairie Township, Holmes County | Holmes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,061±20 | 44,418 | −45 |
| Households | 859±113 | 13,395 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.53±0.46 | 3.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 886±115 | 14,561 | no clear change |
Prairie Township, Holmes County's population since 2000
From 2,785 in 2000 to 3,104 in 2025: up 11.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Prairie Township, Holmes 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, Holmes County?
The median resident of Prairie Township, Holmes County is 31.0 years old; 31.0% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 98.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.8%.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Holmes County | Holmes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0±3.1 | 32.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.0%±7.2 pts | 30.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4%±7.3 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Male | 47.7%±4.6 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8%±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 98.0%±1.8 pts | 97.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 59.1%±11.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.1%±6.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 44.5%±11.0 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 52.4%±9.6 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.6%±3.1 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4%±5.2 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
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, Holmes County earn?
Half of Prairie Township, Holmes County's 859 households earn less than $68,319 a year (±$15,240), against $76,140 in Holmes County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $81,749 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Holmes County | Holmes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,319±$15,240 | $76,140 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,398±$14,994 | $101,211 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,515±$3,796 | $31,481 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±12.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.8%±26.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.2%±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 65.0%±12.4 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 60.1%±13.0 pts | 63.5% | – |
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, Holmes County?
Owners occupy 77.5% of Prairie Township, Holmes County's occupied homes and renters 22.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $214,000 by its owner (±$59,065). The median renter pays $1,023 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Holmes County | Holmes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $214,000±$59,065 | $267,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,023±$463 | $816 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.1%±14.1 pts | 32.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,726±$470 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.5%±11.2 pts | 79.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.5%±11.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Housing units | 886±115 | 14,561 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±5.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7%±11.4 pts | 81.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.4%±10.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±3.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.3%±5.8 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.6%±8.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 34.5%±11.7 pts | 30.9% | – |
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, Holmes County work and get to work?
55.2% of Prairie Township, Holmes County's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Holmes County | Holmes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6%±8.7 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 55.2%±11.5 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 25.7%±7.9 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.8%±7.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±3.3 | 20.9 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, Holmes County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Prairie Township, Holmes County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $75,779 (Tract 9764.03) to $78,958 (Tract 9764.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9764.03Holmes County | 3,943 | $75,779 |
| Tract 9764.02Holmes County | 2,620 | $78,958 |
| Tract 9767Holmes County | 4,781 | $53,364 |
| Tract 9764.01Holmes County | 2,412 | $90,125 |
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, Holmes County) · Census block assignment files
How does Prairie Township, Holmes County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Prairie Township, Holmes County is the 3,481st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 461st-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Prairie Township, Holmes County ranks 1,023rd of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 461st | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 385th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,142nd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,023rd | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,646th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 703rd | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 451st | 1,453 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,606th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,655th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 977th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 460th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 865th | 1,731 |
Prairie Township, Holmes County's figures with every place in Ohio (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, Holmes County?
22 of the 57 figures for Prairie Township, Holmes 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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