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Prospect

Louisiana · 476 residents · 1.476 sq mi
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Prospect has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,153. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 140 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $165,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
476
−23%vs 2011
vs 616 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
322 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 417 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+6%vs 2011
vs 32.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
49238428617806201020202024Prospect
2024378
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,153
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,440 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,251
+12%vs 2011
vs $14,570 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+29%vs 2011
vs 0.280 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing17.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services15.4%
US avg: 7%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $173,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $749 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−30.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.7% in 2011
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−22.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−19.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+1%vs 2011
vs 4.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(616)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(453)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 28.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.6% in 2011
Female
46.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prospect, Louisiana?

Prospect, Louisiana has about 476 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prospect, Louisiana?

The typical household in Prospect, Louisiana earns about $37,153 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 $165,200, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect, Louisiana?

About 6.3% 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 1.7% of people in Prospect, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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