Prairieton, Indiana
Prairieton: Township in Vigo County, Indiana
About
Prairieton is a township located in the county of Vigo in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,222 and a population density of 66 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,200 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Prairieton
| Population : | 1,200 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Vigo County |
| Area : | 18.51 km2 |
| Altitude : | 459 feet / 140 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 04:06:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 65 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prairieton is located at 39°22'12"N 87°28'28"W (39.3700400, -87.4744700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Prairieton decreased by 1.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,222 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,230 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,231 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,230 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,228 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,224 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,228 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,219 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,216 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,211 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,200 | -0.92% | estimation process |
People born in Prairieton (1)
American physicist Wendell H. Furry was born in Prairieton
Schools in Prairieton
College & universities near Prairieton, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151324 | Indiana State University | Terre Haute (IN) | 47809 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prairieton, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Prairieton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prairieton Post Office | Prairieton (IN) | 47870 |
Other cities in Vigo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vigo County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | 60,410 | The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana. |
| North Terre Haute | 4,305 | Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Vigo | 3,941 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
| West Terre Haute | 2,198 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Harrison | 1,546 | Township in Harrison County, Indiana |
| Lewis | 1,435 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Prairie Creek | 1,171 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Seelyville | 1,004 | City in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Dewey | 901 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Prairieton distances to largest Indiana cities
