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Prospect

Louisiana · 378 residents · 1.476 sq mi
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Prospect has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,688. Population has fallen 23% since 2023, a loss of 110 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $173,000. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

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
Population, 20102024
49238428617806201020202024Prospect
2024378
201020202024
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%
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.9
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(22)
Diversity Score10.8%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian9.8%(37)
Other4.2%(16)
Diversity Score31.2%(118)
31
+190%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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%
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%
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%
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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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