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 : | 09:33:27 (3rd December 2024) |
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).
Prairieton map
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