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Prospect

Louisiana · 380 residents · 1.476 sq mi
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Prospect has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has declined 9% since 2019. Median home value is $179,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
380
−9%since 2019
from 417 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
257 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 283 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−25%since 2019
from 47.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
49238428617806201020202024Prospect
2024378
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,821 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,592
+8%since 2019
from $36,494 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information68.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $185,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.3% in 2019
40.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+1%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(346)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(16)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2019
from 27.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
79.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 92.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2019
from 78.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
81.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
Female
18.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prospect, Louisiana?

Prospect, Louisiana has about 380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prospect, Louisiana?

The typical household in Prospect, Louisiana earns about $52,083 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 $179,100.

How educated are people in Prospect, Louisiana?

About 44.1% 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 0.0% 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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