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Prospect

Oregon · 455 residents · 3.501 sq mi
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Prospect has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $189,600. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
455
−4%vs 2011
vs 473 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 135 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+12%vs 2011
vs 45.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
378472567661756201020202024Prospect
2024723
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,264 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,475
+8%vs 2011
vs $17,057 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.382 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $196,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $609 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−39.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.1% in 2011
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
−8%vs 2011
vs 5.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82%(388)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.8%(70)
Diversity Score38%(180)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other15.6%(71)
Diversity Score38.8%(177)
Diversity Score
39
+2%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 34.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.9% in 2011
Female
56.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.1% in 2011
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prospect, Oregon?

Prospect, Oregon has about 455 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prospect, Oregon?

The typical household in Prospect, Oregon earns about $40,000 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 $189,600, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect, Oregon?

About 7.4% 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 14.9% of people in Prospect, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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