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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Prospect

Kentucky · 2,788 residents · 3.83 sq mi
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Prospect is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,098. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 1,869 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $169,600. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 247% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,788
−40%vs 2000
vs 4,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
728 / sq mi
−40%vs 2000
vs 1,216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 42.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Prospect
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,098
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $111,170 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$32,804
−36%vs 2000
vs $51,469 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$169,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $279,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$588
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $773 in 2000
US average: $450
93.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.9% in 2000
6.6% rent
2.2
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(4,308)
Black3.4%(157)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian2.1%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(686)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,626)
Black2.8%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian2.4%(67)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score15.7%(439)
16
+7%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.6%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
24.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+79%vs 2000
vs 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Prospect, Kentucky?

Prospect, Kentucky has about 2,788 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Prospect, Kentucky?

The typical household in Prospect, Kentucky earns about $78,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prospect, Kentucky expensive?

In Prospect, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $169,600, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect, Kentucky?

About 57.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prospect, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prospect, Kentucky?

About 2.5% of people in Prospect, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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