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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prospect Park

New Jersey · 5,779 residents · 0.465 sq mi
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Prospect Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,434. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $154,700. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,779
+14%since 1990
from 5,053 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12,428 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 10,867 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Prospect Park
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,434
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,742 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,410
+15%since 1990
from $14,299 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$154,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$852
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $729 in 1990
US average: $602
47.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 48.5% in 1990
52.1% rent
3.3
−21%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(4,467)
Black5.4%(275)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(694)
Asian2.8%(139)
Diversity Score47.2%(2,384)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(2,393)
Black12.2%(703)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(2,211)
Asian3.1%(180)
Diversity Score78.7%(4,551)
79
+67%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−27%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prospect Park, New Jersey?

Prospect Park, New Jersey has about 5,779 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Prospect Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Prospect Park, New Jersey earns about $46,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prospect Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Prospect Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $154,700, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect Park, New Jersey?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Prospect Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prospect Park, New Jersey?

About 10.0% of people in Prospect Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prospect Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Prospect Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 726 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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