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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%.

2021 · 22K20102024
Pleasant Prairie village population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

21,802

Population (2024)

19,754

Population (2010)

21,842

Peak (2021)

0.71%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201019,754
201119,844
201219,954
201320,149
201420,405
201520,693
201620,742
201720,741
201820,861
201921,034
202021,277
202121,842
202221,705
202321,703
202421,802

Race & Ethnicity

White82.6%
Black or African American2.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management25.3%
Manufacturing19.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.2%
Information6.5%
Retail Trade4.6%
Construction4.3%
Public Administration4.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.6%
Agriculture & Mining1.2%
Transportation & Warehousing0.5%

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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.