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New York · 218 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Prospect has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,971. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 112 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $86,800. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
−34%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
507 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+53%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1932563203844471990201020202024Prospect
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,971
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,857
+92%since 2000
from $16,579 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
+11%since 2010
from 0.277 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.8
+28%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(323)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prospect, New York?

Prospect, New York has about 218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prospect, New York?

The typical household in Prospect, New York earns about $46,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prospect, New York expensive?

In Prospect, New York, the median home is worth about $86,800.

How educated are people in Prospect, New York?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Prospect, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prospect, New York?

About 0.0% of people in Prospect, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prospect, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Prospect, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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