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Prospect Park

Pennsylvania · 270 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Prospect Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,188. Population has fallen 39% since 2019, a loss of 170 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,300. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
−39%since 2019
from 440 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
443 / sq mi
−39%since 2019
from 722 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.8
+17%since 2019
from 47.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
188257326394463201020202024Prospect Park
2024288
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,188
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $57,708 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,366
−6%since 2019
from $30,052 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 37.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $850 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 84.3% in 2019
7.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+25%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 98.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+29%since 2019
from 14.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 92.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 65.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
Female
46.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania?

Prospect Park, Pennsylvania has about 270 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania earns about $47,188 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 $78,300, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% 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 8.2% of people in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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