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Prosper

Texas · 9,423 residents · 25.198 sq mi
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Prosper is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,987. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,326 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $321,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 126% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,423
+349%since 2000
from 2,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
374 / sq mi
+349%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+6%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
010K21K31K42K1990201020202024Prosper
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,987
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,312
+45%since 2000
from $25,672 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.7%
US avg: 7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,000
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,174
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,659)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(402)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.2%(844)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(7,527)
Black5.1%(478)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,013)
Asian1.9%(176)
Other0.9%(83)
Diversity Score40.8%(3,848)
Diversity Score
41
+1%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prosper, Texas?

Prosper, Texas has about 9,423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prosper, Texas?

The typical household in Prosper, Texas earns about $111,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prosper, Texas expensive?

In Prosper, Texas, the median home is worth about $321,000, and the typical rent is about $1,174 a month.

How educated are people in Prosper, Texas?

About 45.5% of adults age 25 and over in Prosper, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prosper, Texas?

About 4.0% of people in Prosper, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prosper, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Prosper, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,405 residents, a change of about 826 percent over that period.

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

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