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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prospect

North Carolina · 690 residents · 3.928 sq mi
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Prospect has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,038. Population has grown 39% since 2009. Median home value is $52,700. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
690
+39%vs 2009
vs 495 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Population density
176 / sq mi
+39%vs 2009
vs 126 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
Median age
33.1
−12%vs 2009
vs 37.8 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4465927388841K2000201020202024Prospect
2024907
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,038
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $54,861 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,359
−51%vs 2009
vs $23,195 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.7%
+8.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,700
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $113,300 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+22.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 69.7% in 2009
7.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−25%vs 2009
vs 2.1 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(55)
Black3.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(10)
Diversity Score36.6%(181)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2%(14)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score66.2%(457)
Diversity Score
66
+81%vs 2009
vs 37 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 18.6% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
−11.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 76.1% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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PROSPECT VS
Lumberton
Income$42,877+26%
Home value$152,600+190%
Population18,955+1990%
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PROSPECT VS
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Income$42,170+24%
Home value$134,200+155%
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PROSPECT VS
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Income$65,774+93%
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Income$58,407+72%
Home value$188,000+257%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prospect, North Carolina?

Prospect, North Carolina has about 690 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Prospect, North Carolina?

The typical household in Prospect, North Carolina earns about $34,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prospect, North Carolina expensive?

In Prospect, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $52,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect, North Carolina?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Prospect, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prospect, North Carolina?

About 21.7% of people in Prospect, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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