Prairie Village is a residential city mainly in Johnson County, Kansas, USA, and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. At the 2010 census, the city's population was 21,447.
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After the successful development of Plaza Club Club in Kansas City, Missouri, J. C. Nichols turned to the development of his native Johnson County, just a few miles from the Plaza. Prairie Village was styled in 1941 and named after the Prairie School, which was founded almost a century earlier. In 1949, the Prairie Village was named the best planned community in America by the National Association of Home Builders. It was officially recognized as a city in 1951.
Remnants of the Santa Fe Trail found in the city.
Shawnee, Osage, and Kansa Indians used to own the land that is now developing into the City of Prairie Village. As settlers and pioneers headed west, one family decided to make Prairie Village their home. In 1858, Thomas Porter bought 160 hectares of farmland. Porter's children are all raised in this farm and are involved in agricultural development and civil affairs.
Not only the Porter family who helped create the Prairie Village home. Porter's sister, Betty Porter, married Thompson A. Lewis, who owned 80 hectares between Mission and Roe. Henry Coppock arrived in Johnson County, in 1857, before heading west further to work in transport and agriculture. He returned in the mid-1860s and bought land in 1865. Coppock built his family's home on 900 hectares in Prairie Village. The Coppocks House stands for 30 years. Now on his land is the Homestead County Club.
The original Prairie School was built in 1882 and a new building was built in 1912. This landmark was a treasure of the community until 1990.
In the 1940s, J.C. Nichols, an experienced developer, wants to turn farmland into a suburban housing for soldiers returning from the war. Nichols buys farmland from Porters, Coppock and Lewises. There are obstacles along the way including lack of experienced builders post World War II, but this does not stop Nichols from pursuing his goals.
Prairie Village continued to grow when the Prairie Village Shopping Center opened in 1947 and the Korintus Square Shopping Center opened in 1955.
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Geography
Climate
Demographics
census 2010
At the 2010 census, there were 21,447 people, 9,771 households, and 5,816 families living in the city. Population density was 3,459.2 souls per square mile (1,335.6/km 2 ). There are 10,227 housing units with an average density of 1,649.5 per square mile (636.9/km 2 ). City's racial makeup is 95.3% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native Americans, 1.4% Asian, 0.5% of other races, and 1.6% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 3.4% of the population.
There are 9,771 households. 26.3% have children under the age of 18, 48.8% are married couples who live together, 8.1% have married women without husband, 2.6% have a married man without wife present, and 40.5% is not a family. 34.1% of all households are individuals and 12.9% have a person living alone aged 65 or over. The average household size is 2.18 and the average family size is 2.82.
The average age in the city is 41.4 years. 21% of the population is under 18 years of age; 5% between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% are from 25 to 44; 27.7% are from 45 to 64; and 17.9% are 65 years old or older. The city gender makeup is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
census 2000
In the 2000 census, there were 22,072 people, 9,833 households, and 6,165 families living in the city. Population density was 3,547.1 people per square mile (1,370.1/km ²). There are 10,126 housing units with an average density of 1,627.3 per square mile (628.6/km²). City's racial makeup is 96.15% White, 0.78% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Island, 0.64% of other races, and 1.11 % of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 2.27% of the population.
There are 9,833 households. 26.6% had children under the age of 18, 52.8% were married couples living together, 7.9% had married women without a husband present, and 37.3% were non-family members. 32.6% of all households are individuals and 13.8% have a self-sufficient 65 or over. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.84.
In cities, the population is spread by 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% years or more. The average age is 41 years. For every 100 women, there are 85.0 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 80.2 men.
In 2000 the average income for households in the city was $ 58,685, and the average income for families was $ 70,602 (these numbers have increased to $ 71,646 and $ 88,185 respectively as 2007 estimates). Men have an average income of $ 50,428 compared to $ 37,321 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 34,677. About 1.4% of families and 2.5% of the population are below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under the age of 18 and 2.5% of those aged 65 and older.
Economy
Biggest employer
According to Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of City 2015, the largest companies in the city are:
Education
Public education in Prairie Village is managed by the Shawnee Mission School District. High school students attend Indian Hills Middle School, whose mascot is Knight. High school students attend Shawnee Mission East High School.
Private schools are: Pembroke Hill School, Rockhurst High School, Kansas City Christian School, Healing elementary school Ars, St. Ann, Bishop of Miege High School, St Thomas Aquinas High School.
Library
The Johnson County Library serves Prairie Village residents. The Library Corinth branch is in Prairie Village.
Twin Cities
- Dolyna, Ukraine
- Schaerbeek, Belgium
Famous people
Leading individuals born in and/or have lived in Prairie Village include actress and dancer Sandahl Bergman, former Kansas Governor Robert Bennett, and professional baseball Hall of Fame George Brett.
Gallery
References
External links
- City
- Prairie Village Town
- Prairie Village - Directory of Public Officials
- Maps
- Prairie Village City Map, KDOT
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