What is the population of Prairie?

The population of Prairie, IL is 244.

Where is Prairie located?

Prairie, IL is located at latitude 38.1731100 and longitude -89.9431600. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Prairie?

Prairie, IL has an elevation of 125 meters (410 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Prairie in?

Prairie, IL is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Prairie in?

Prairie is in the state of Illinois, United States.

What county is Prairie, IL in?

Prairie is in Randolph County, Illinois.

How has the population of Prairie changed?

The population of Prairie, IL has decreased from 273 (2010) to 244 (2020), a change of -10.6%.

Prairie, IL - Geographic Facts & Maps

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
Latitude & Longitude	38.1731,-89.9432
Altitude	1,345 feet / 410 meters
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Local time	12:26:23 (9th November 2026)
Population growth	-10.62% (2010-2020)
Weather	38℉ Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Prairie is located at 38°10'23"N 89°56'35"W (38.1731100, -89.9431600).

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Weather

38°F

Clear

5 mph NW Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Prairie decreased by 10.62% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	273	-	census
2011	271	-0.73%	estimation process
2012	268	-1.11%	estimation process
2013	263	-1.87%	estimation process
2014	261	-0.76%	estimation process
2015	257	-1.53%	estimation process
2016	255	-0.78%	estimation process
2017	254	-0.39%	estimation process
2018	253	-0.39%	estimation process
2019	249	-1.58%	estimation process
2020	244	-2.01%	estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Prairie, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
417442	Career Center of Southern Illinois	Red Bud (IL)	62278

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

Rail and bus stations connected to Prairie, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Prairie.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Red Bud Post Office	Red Bud (IL)	62278

Other cities in Randolph County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Randolph County , IL.

City Name	Population	Title
Campton	11,063	Township in Kane County, Illinois
Chester	8,145	City in Illinois
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

Prairie, Illinois