Preparing for more people

Prairie Grove could grow by 2,400 over next 6 years

April 17, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

by Lynn Kutter

Lynn Kutter/Enterprise-Leader Hudson Heights subdivision, off Ditmars Road and West Bush Street, is one of several subdivisions under construction in Prairie Grove. Phase 1 of Hudson Heights has 86 lots on 39 acres.
Lynn Kutter/Enterprise-Leader Hudson Heights subdivision, off Ditmars Road and West Bush Street, is one of several subdivisions under construction in Prairie Grove. Phase 1 of Hudson Heights has 86 lots on 39 acres.

PRAIRIE GROVE -- Based on the rate of construction, city officials estimate Prairie Grove's population will grow to 9,000 by mid 2025, reach 10,000 in 2028 and by 2030 could be almost 11,000.