Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is 21,515 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $103,903, the median home value is $336,300, and the median age is 44.2.
The population has grown 10.4% since 2010 (19,754 → 21,802).
21,515
Population
645
People / sq mi
$103,903
Median Income
$336,300
Median Home Value
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Pleasant Prairie covers 33.4 sq mi of land at 645 people per square mile.
About Pleasant Prairie, WI
What distinguishes Pleasant Prairie is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 645 people per square mile. Pleasant Prairie is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 21,515. It ranks #38 among cities in Wisconsin by population.
Median household income is $103,903, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.9%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $336,300, with typical rent around $1,446.
Roughly 39.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 12.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Pleasant Prairie village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Pleasant Prairie village had a population of 19,754 in 2010 and 21,802 in 2024, a 10.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,842 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.71%.
21,802
Population (2024)
19,754
Population (2010)
21,842
Peak (2021)
0.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,754 |
| 2011 | 19,844 |
| 2012 | 19,954 |
| 2013 | 20,149 |
| 2014 | 20,405 |
| 2015 | 20,693 |
| 2016 | 20,742 |
| 2017 | 20,741 |
| 2018 | 20,861 |
| 2019 | 21,034 |
| 2020 | 21,277 |
| 2021 | 21,842 |
| 2022 | 21,705 |
| 2023 | 21,703 |
| 2024 | 21,802 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$103,903
Median Household Income
$48,680
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$336,300
Median Home Value
$1,446
Median Rent
77.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.5%
High School+
39.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
79.3%
Public Transit
12.5%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
44.0%
Foreign Born
87.8%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
13.4%
With Disability
95.1%
Health Insurance
95.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.3% |
| Manufacturing | 19.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.2% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.6% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin has a population of 21,515 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest city in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is $103,903, with 5.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is $336,300, with median monthly rent at $1,446 and a homeownership rate of 77.2%.
The median age in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is 44.2 years. The population is 51.7% male and 48.3% female.
The population has grown 10.4% since 2010 (19,754 → 21,802).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.