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Prospect

Oregon · 723 residents · 3.501 sq mi
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Prospect has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $326,400. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

723
Unchangedsince 2023
from 724 in 2023
2010 – 2024
207 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 207 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.2
−1%since 2023
from 56.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
378472567661756201020202024Prospect
2024723
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,625
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,808 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$26,607
+24%since 2023
from $21,433 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
15.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.399
+10%since 2023
from 0.363 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31%
US avg: 6.9%
Information28.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$326,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $309,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$843
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $744 in 2023
US average: $1,442
84.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
15.3% rent
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
66.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.1
−22%since 2023
from 7.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.7%(150)
Diversity Score46.9%(339)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(533)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.1%(138)
Diversity Score51.9%(375)
52
+11%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.8 min
−4%since 2023
from 37.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
80.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
18.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
28.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
7.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
52.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
19.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
27.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Prospect, Oregon?

Prospect, Oregon has about 723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prospect, Oregon?

The typical household in Prospect, Oregon earns about $53,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prospect, Oregon expensive?

In Prospect, Oregon, the median home is worth about $326,400, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect, Oregon?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Prospect, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prospect, Oregon?

About 15.3% of people in Prospect, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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