**History of Prairie Village, Kansas:**
– Prairie Village was platted in 1941 following the success of the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri.
– Named after the Prairie School, established nearly a century earlier.
– Recognized as the best-planned community in America by the National Association of Home Builders in 1949.
– Incorporation of Prairie Village took place in 1951.
– The city holds remnants of the Santa Fe Trail.
**Population Statistics:**
– **2020 Census:** Population of Prairie Village in 2020 was 22,957 with 9,910 households and 6,108 families.
– Racial makeup: 89.58% White, 1.18% Black, 1.57% Asian, 4.73% Hispanic or Latino.
– 28.3% of households had children under 18, with an average household size of 2.2.
– Estimated 52.2% of the population had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
– Median age was 40.2 years, with 115.3 males for every 100 females.
– **2010 Census:** In 2010, Prairie Village had 21,447 people, 9,771 households, and 5,816 families.
– Population density was 3,459.2 per square mile.
– Racial makeup: 95.3% White, 1.0% African American, 1.4% Asian.
– Median age in the city was 41.4 years.
– **2000 Census:** In 2000, Prairie Village had 22,072 people, 9,833 households, and 6,165 families.
– Population density was 3,547.1 per square mile.
– Racial makeup: 96.15% White, 0.78% African American, 1.13% Asian.
**Economic and Educational Information:**
– In 2000, the median household income was $58,685.
– Public education in Prairie Village is administered by the Shawnee Mission School District.
**Community Resources:**
– The Johnson County Library, with its Corinth branch, serves residents of Prairie Village.
**Miscellaneous Information:**
– Prairie Village has sister cities in Dolyna, Ukraine, and Schaerbeek, Belgium.
– Notable individuals have connections to Prairie Village.
– Additional references and external links provide further information and resources related to Prairie Village, Kansas.
Prairie Village is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and located within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 22,957.
Prairie Village, Kansas | |
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 Location within Johnson County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 38°59′31″N 94°37′02″W / 38.99194°N 94.61722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Platted | 1941 |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.22 sq mi (16.11 km2) |
| • Land | 6.21 sq mi (16.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 22,957 |
| • Density | 3,700/sq mi (1,400/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66208 |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-57575 |
| GNIS ID | 485644 |
| Website | pvkansas.com |
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Prairie Village, Kansas:
Prairie Village is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is a suburb of Kansas City and is known for its residential neighborhoods, parks, and community events.