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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prospect

Kentucky · 4,657 residents · 3.83 sq mi
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Prospect is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,170. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 1990. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $279,900. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 230% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,657
+67%since 1990
from 2,788 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,216 / sq mi
+67%since 1990
from 728 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+4%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Prospect
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$111,170
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,098 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$51,469
+57%since 1990
from $32,804 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$279,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $169,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$773
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $588 in 1990
US average: $602
92.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 93.4% in 1990
7.1% rent
2.5
+16%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

69.9%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 96.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
30.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−44%since 1990
from 23.9 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 Prospect, Kentucky?

Prospect, Kentucky has about 4,657 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Prospect, Kentucky?

The typical household in Prospect, Kentucky earns about $111,170 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 $279,900, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect, Kentucky?

About 69.9% 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 1.5% of people in Prospect, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prospect, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Prospect, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,869 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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