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Prospect

Oregon · 449 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 $27,652. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $193,800. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
−6%since 2019
from 476 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
128 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 136 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.9
+1%since 2019
from 56.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
378472567661756201020202024Prospect
2024723
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,652
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $24,338 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,133
−10%since 2019
from $20,218 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $146,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $613 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+19.8 ptssince 2019
from 65.8% in 2019
14.4% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+16%since 2019
from 6.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(434)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other8.2%(39)
Diversity Score20.2%(96)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(393)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5%(22)
Diversity Score22.2%(100)
Diversity Score
22
+9%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+4%since 2019
from 17.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 63.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 38.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Female
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prospect, Oregon?

Prospect, Oregon has about 449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prospect, Oregon?

The typical household in Prospect, Oregon earns about $27,652 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 $193,800, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect, Oregon?

About 17.4% 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 23.8% of people in Prospect, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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