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Prospect Park

Pennsylvania · 327 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Prospect Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has declined 3% since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,400. With a median age of 47.1, 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 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
327
−3%vs 2011
vs 338 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
537 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 555 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 47.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
188257326394463201020202024Prospect Park
2024288
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,333 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,879
−5%vs 2011
vs $23,000 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
−14%vs 2011
vs 0.330 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $70,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $718 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−38.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.7% in 2011
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
32.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−1%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97%(328)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score7.2%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(326)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2011
vs 7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+18%vs 2011
vs 18.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
4.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Female
50.5%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania?

Prospect Park, Pennsylvania has about 327 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania earns about $41,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prospect Park, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania?

About 3.3% of people in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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