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Prairie Village is a city in Johnson County,
Kansas Kansas () is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka, and its largest city is Wichita. Kansas is a landlocked state bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the w ...
, United States. It is part of the
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. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 22,957.


History

After the successful development of the
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in
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,
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J. C. Nichols Jesse Clyde "J. C." Nichols (August 23, 1880 - February 16, 1950) was an American developer of commercial and residential real estate in Kansas City, Missouri. Born in Olathe, Kansas, and a student at the University of Kansas and Harvard Univer ...
turned toward development of his native Johnson County, just a few miles from the Plaza. Prairie Village was platted in 1941 and was named after Prairie School, which was established almost a century before. In 1949, Prairie Village was named the best planned community in America by the
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. It was officially recognized as a city in 1951. Remnants of the
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are found in the city.
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,
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, and Kansa Indians formerly inhabited the land now developed into the City of Prairie Village. In 1858, Thomas Porter bought 160 acres of farmland in what is now Prairie Village; he raised all his children on that farmland and was involved in agricultural development and civic affairs. Porter's sister, Betty Porter, married Thompson A. Lewis, who owned 80 acres between Mission Road and Roe Avenue. Henry Coppock arrived in Johnson County in 1857, before heading farther west to work in freighting and farming. He came back in the mid-1860s and bought land in 1865. Coppock built his family home on 900 acres in Prairie Village. Coppock's house stood for 30 years. Now on his land is Homestead County Club. The original Prairie School was built in 1882, and a new building was constructed in 1912. This landmark was a community treasure until 1990. In the 1940s, J.C. Nichols, an experienced developer, wanted to turn the farmland into suburban housing for soldiers returning home from the war. Nichols bought farmland from the Porters, Coppocks, and Lewises. There were hurdles along the way including a lack of experienced builders after World War II, but this didn't stop Nichols from pursuing his goal. Prairie Village continued to expand as the Prairie Village Shopping Center opened in 1947 and the Corinth Square Shopping Center opened in 1955.


Geography


Climate


Demographics


2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 22,957 people and 9,955 households in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2%
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, .9%
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, 0.1% Native American, 1.0% Asian, and 3.7% from two or more races.
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or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population. There were 9,955 households. 21.9% had children under the age of 18. The average household size was 2.22. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.


2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 21,447 people, 9,771 households, and 5,816 families living in the city. The
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was . There were 10,227 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.3%
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, 1.0%
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, 0.2% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.5% from
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, and 1.6% from two or more races.
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or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population. There were 9,771 households. 26.3% had children under the age of 18, 48.8% were
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living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone aged 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.


2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 22,072 people, 9,833 households, and 6,165 families living in the city. The
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was 3,547.1 people per square mile (1,370.1/km). There were 10,126 housing units at an average density of 1,627.3 per square mile (628.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.15%
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, 0.78%
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, 0.16% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.03%
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, 0.64% from
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, and 1.11% from two or more races.
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or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population. There were 9,833 households. 26.6% had children under the age of 18, 52.8% were
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living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.84. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $58,685, and the median income for a family was $70,602 (these figures had risen to $71,646 and $88,185 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $50,428 versus $37,321 for females. The
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for the city was $34,677. About 1.4% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the
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, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.


Economy


Largest employers

According to the city's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:


Education

Public education in Prairie Village is administered by the Shawnee Mission School District. Middle school students attend Indian Hills Middle School, whose mascot is the Knight. High school students attend
Shawnee Mission East High School Shawnee Mission East High School is a public high school in Prairie Village, Kansas, United States, for grades 9 through 12. It is one of five high schools operated by the Shawnee Mission USD 512 school district. Shawnee Mission East High Sc ...
.


Libraries

The Johnson County Library serves residents of Prairie Village. The library's branch is in Prairie Village.


Sister cities

*
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,
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, Ukraine *
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, Belgium


Notable people

Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Prairie Village include actress and dancer
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, former
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Robert Bennett,


Gallery

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References


Further reading


External links


City of Prairie Village

Prairie Village - Directory of Public Officials

Prairie Village City Map
KDOT {{Authority control Cities in Kansas Cities in Johnson County, Kansas Cities in Kansas City metropolitan area Populated places established in 1941 1941 establishments in Kansas