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Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 10,414. The median household income is $78,363 and the median age is 35.5.
10,414
Population
28
People / sq mi
$78,363
Median Income
35.5
Median Age
Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 covers 368 sq mi of land at 28.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,363
Median Household Income
$37,921
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$149,600
Median Home Value
$774
Median Rent
75.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.5%
High School+
24.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 serves a community with a population of 10,414 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 is $78,363, with a per capita income of $37,921. The poverty rate is 5.8%.
Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 is 93.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 56.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8, 93.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 is $149,600, with a median rent of $774. The homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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Data for Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1700005).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.