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Prosper

Texas · 30,174 residents · 25.198 sq mi
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Prosper is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,777. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 28,077 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $482,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 141% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 147%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,174
+1339%since 2000
from 2,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,197 / sq mi
+1339%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+12%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
010K21K31K42K1990201020202024Prosper
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,777
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,082
+118%since 2000
from $25,672 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$482,700
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,634
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(20,678)
Black8.2%(2,480)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(3,068)
Asian7.1%(2,141)
Other4.1%(1,238)
Diversity Score60.9%(18,384)
Diversity Score
61
+51%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prosper, Texas?

Prosper, Texas has about 30,174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prosper, Texas?

The typical household in Prosper, Texas earns about $153,777 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 $482,700, and the typical rent is about $1,634 a month.

How educated are people in Prosper, Texas?

About 62.3% 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 2.5% 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 29,156 residents, a change of about 2864 percent over that period.

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

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