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Prescott

Iowa · 257 residents · 0.433 sq mi
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Prescott has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $36,700. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
−3%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
−2%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792142492843191990201020202024Prescott
2024213
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,289
+56%since 2000
from $11,714 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,700
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+21%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.9%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prescott, Iowa?

Prescott, Iowa has about 257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prescott, Iowa?

The typical household in Prescott, Iowa earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prescott, Iowa expensive?

In Prescott, Iowa, the median home is worth about $36,700, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Prescott, Iowa?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prescott, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prescott, Iowa?

About 10.5% of people in Prescott, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prescott, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Prescott, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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