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Prescott

Washington · 369 residents (2025 est.) · 0.399 sq mi
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Prescott has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,568. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $293,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 175%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
389
+24%since 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
975 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:369 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2002513033554061990201020202024Prescott
2024389
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,568
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,474
+74%since 2000
from $16,931 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+10%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,200
+175%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,138
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+180%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(293)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(36)
Asian3.9%(15)
Other10%(39)
Diversity Score48.6%(189)
Diversity Score
49
+346%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
37.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+24.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2016
from 66.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2016
from 33.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prescott, Washington?

Prescott, Washington has about 389 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prescott, Washington?

The typical household in Prescott, Washington earns about $70,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prescott, Washington expensive?

In Prescott, Washington, the median home is worth about $293,200, and the typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in Prescott, Washington?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Prescott, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prescott, Washington?

About 14.7% of people in Prescott, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prescott, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Prescott, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 172 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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