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Prescott

Arkansas · 3,296 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 $25,321. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,300. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,296
−11%since 2000
from 3,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
513 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+5%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,321
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,612 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,469
+69%since 2000
from $11,515 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.577
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(1,959)
Black44.1%(1,627)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(65)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(2,368)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(1,498)
Black49.8%(1,642)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(96)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.6%(52)
Diversity Score67.8%(2,236)
Diversity Score
68
+6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prescott, Arkansas?

Prescott, Arkansas has about 3,296 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prescott, Arkansas?

The typical household in Prescott, Arkansas earns about $25,321 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 $49,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Prescott, Arkansas?

About 9.2% 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 29.9% of people in Prescott, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prescott, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Prescott, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 377 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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