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Prescott

Michigan · 266 residents · 1.109 sq mi
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Prescott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,813. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $65,000. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
266
−7%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
240 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+13%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1592222843464091990201020202024Prescott
2024270
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,813
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,572
+69%since 2000
from $11,014 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
54.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(25)
Diversity Score
9
+81%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−23%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
61.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prescott, Michigan?

Prescott, Michigan has about 266 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prescott, Michigan?

The typical household in Prescott, Michigan earns about $37,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prescott, Michigan expensive?

In Prescott, Michigan, the median home is worth about $65,000.

How educated are people in Prescott, Michigan?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prescott, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prescott, Michigan?

About 24.8% of people in Prescott, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prescott, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Prescott, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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