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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prescott

Arkansas · 3,686 residents · 6.419 sq mi
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Prescott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,612. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,900. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,686
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,673 in 1990
1990 – 2025
574 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 572 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
−1%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Prescott
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,612
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,515
+6%since 1990
from $10,813 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.5%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
58.4%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
41.6% rent
1.8
−4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(2,184)
Black39.7%(1,458)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(2,244)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(1,959)
Black44.1%(1,627)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(65)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score64.2%(2,368)
64
+5%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Prescott, Arkansas?

Prescott, Arkansas has about 3,686 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Prescott, Arkansas?

The typical household in Prescott, Arkansas earns about $21,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prescott, Arkansas expensive?

In Prescott, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $39,900, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Prescott, Arkansas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Prescott, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prescott, Arkansas?

About 32.5% of people in Prescott, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prescott, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Prescott, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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