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Prospect

New York · 291 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Prospect is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,375. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $86,900. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% 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
291
−12%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
677 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+19%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1932563203844471990201020202024Prospect
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,375
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,202
+70%since 2000
from $16,579 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−12%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(4)
Other7%(20)
Diversity Score18.2%(53)
Diversity Score
18
+305%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prospect, New York?

Prospect, New York has about 291 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prospect, New York earns about $68,375 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 $86,900, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect, New York?

About 33.0% 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 2.1% 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 17 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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