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Prospect

Louisiana · 378 residents · 1.48 sq mi
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Prospect is home to 378 people in Louisiana. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That is roughly 48% ahead of the Louisiana median. That puts it in the top 10% of US cities for household income. The median age is 32.7, younger than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

378
−23%since 2023
from 488 in 2023
2010 – 2024
256 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 331 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.7
−31%since 2023
from 47.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.48 sq mi
Population, 20102024
49238428617806201020202024Prospect
2024378
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1423%(87)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.1%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3427.8%(105)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5425.7%(97)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.3%(35)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(46)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$89,688
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$32,639
+28%since 2023
from $25,400 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.262
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.261 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$173,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $167,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
22.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.49 people
−9%since 2023
from 2.74 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.9
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian9.8%(37)
Other4.2%(16)
31
+190%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Japanese9.8%(37)
Ancestry
French8.2%(31)
English3.4%(13)
Irish2.1%(8)
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−3%since 2023
from 17.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
92.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
17.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
41.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
33.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
97.9%
US average: 87.7%
90.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.3%(45)
Married59%(105)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.7%(28)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married95.6%(108)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.4%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

33.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
48.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
8.2%
US average: 18.4%
16.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
48.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
18.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(28)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 28 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Prospect, Louisiana?

Prospect, Louisiana has about 378 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prospect, Louisiana?

The typical household in Prospect, Louisiana earns about $89,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prospect, Louisiana expensive?

In Prospect, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $173,000.

How educated are people in Prospect, Louisiana?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Prospect, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prospect, Louisiana?

About 6.1% of people in Prospect, Louisiana 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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