Township · Ohio
Prairie Township, Franklin County, Ohio
Prairie Township, Franklin County, township, in Franklin County, Ohio. Prairie Township, Franklin County had 16,899 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,415 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,140 (±45). GEOID 3904964570.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,899
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,415 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,140 ±45
Median household income
$73,793
±$11,328 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$214,700
±$9,717 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,082
±$86 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Prairie Township, Franklin County and what county is it in?
Prairie Township, Franklin County is a township in Franklin County, Ohio. It covers 18.3 square miles of land, 951 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Prairie Township (Franklin County): Lincoln Village (CDP, 9,702 in 2020) and Lake Darby (CDP, 4,731 in 2020).
Prairie Township, Franklin County is in the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (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, Franklin County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,899 people lived in Prairie Township, Franklin County on July 1, 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 17,415 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,140 (±45).
| Measure | Prairie Township, Franklin County | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,140±45 | 1,333,048 | −184 |
| Households | 6,506±454 | 553,099 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.18 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,024±479 | 595,469 | no clear change |
Prairie Township, Franklin County's population since 2000
From 17,118 in 2000 to 16,899 in 2025: down 1.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Prairie Township, Franklin 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, Franklin County?
The median resident of Prairie Township, Franklin County is 37.9 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.6%. 10.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Franklin County | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9±1.8 | 34.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3%±2.8 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.6%±2.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±3.2 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.6%±4.5 pts | 7.5% | +7.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.6%±5.1 pts | 58.0% | −8.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.2%±2.6 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.2%±2.4 pts | 13.0% | +3.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.9%±3.7 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±1.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±2.3 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3%±2.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4%±2.8 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.2%±4.7 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±2.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.0%±2.7 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
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, Franklin County earn?
Half of Prairie Township, Franklin County's 6,506 households earn less than $73,793 a year (±$11,328), against $75,176 in Franklin County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $67,376 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Franklin County | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,793±$11,328 | $75,176 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,906±$9,687 | $104,358 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,147±$3,480 | $43,731 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3%±2.8 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3%±5.4 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5%±2.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3%±1.5 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8%±1.7 pts | 94.1% | – |
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, Franklin County?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Prairie Township, Franklin County's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $214,700 by its owner (±$9,717). The median renter pays $1,082 a month including utilities, and 36.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Franklin County | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $214,700±$9,717 | $288,400 | +$65,909 |
| Median gross rent | $1,082±$86 | $1,302 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.5%±11.9 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,457±$66 | $1,781 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2%±4.1 pts | 52.8% | +8.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.8%±4.1 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Housing units | 7,024±479 | 595,469 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.8%±6.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.1%±4.0 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0%±3.5 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4%±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
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, Franklin County work and get to work?
74.4% of Prairie Township, Franklin County's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.9%.
| Measure | Prairie Township, Franklin County | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.5%±3.7 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 4.6% | −3.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.4%±5.0 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±3.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.9%±4.1 pts | 19.3% | +11.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min±2.0 | 21.5 min | −3.2 min |
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, Franklin County?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Prairie Township, Franklin County, and 12 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,852 (Tract 81.20) to $100,417 (Tract 81.70).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 81.10Franklin County | 4,063 | $52,979 |
| Tract 81.70Franklin County | 6,031 | $100,417 |
| Tract 81.20Franklin County | 3,886 | $50,852 |
| Tract 80.02Franklin County | 3,559 | $97,566 |
| Tract 81.72Franklin County | 6,727 | $87,917 |
| Tract 81.32Franklin County | 6,422 | $67,491 |
| Tract 81.66Franklin County | 5,261 | $122,135 |
| Tract 81.67Franklin County | 3,139 | $76,219 |
| Tract 81.65Franklin County | 2,043 | $73,641 |
| Tract 82.30Franklin County | 3,368 | $37,148 |
| Tract 81.71Franklin County | 3,420 | $60,409 |
| Tract 81.68Franklin County | 3,706 | $64,415 |
Every census tract in Prairie Township, Franklin County, with its figures
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, Franklin County) · Census block assignment files
How does Prairie Township, Franklin County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Prairie Township, Franklin County is the 723rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 59th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Prairie Township, Franklin County ranks 836th 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 | 59th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,479th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 583rd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 836th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 807th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 692nd | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 357th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 744th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 745th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,313th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 943rd | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 322nd | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,298th | 1,731 |
Prairie Township, Franklin 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, Franklin County?
10 of the 57 figures for Prairie Township, Franklin 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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