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Prescott

Kansas · 207 residents · 0.285 sq mi
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Prescott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $50,600. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
−26%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
726 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
−9%since 2000
from 53.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862493133764391990201020202024Prescott
2024276
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,073
+80%since 2000
from $12,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.8%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,600
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+171%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(190)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.9%(6)
Diversity Score13.1%(27)
Diversity Score
13
+113%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−29%since 2000
from 30.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.0%
−29.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prescott, Kansas?

Prescott, Kansas has about 207 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prescott, Kansas?

The typical household in Prescott, Kansas earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prescott, Kansas expensive?

In Prescott, Kansas, the median home is worth about $50,600.

How educated are people in Prescott, Kansas?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Prescott, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prescott, Kansas?

About 36.8% of people in Prescott, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prescott, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Prescott, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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