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CITY · 2020 ACS

Prosser

Washington · 6,062 residents · 5.168 sq mi
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Prosser has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,333. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,062
+25%since 2000
from 4,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,173 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+10%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Prosser
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,185 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,472
+44%since 2000
from $16,302 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
39.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+42%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(3,298)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(1,421)
Asian0.7%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score54%(2,611)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(2,872)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino46%(2,788)
Asian2.2%(136)
Other2.9%(177)
Diversity Score69.2%(4,197)
Diversity Score
69
+28%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prosser, Washington?

Prosser, Washington has about 6,062 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prosser, Washington?

The typical household in Prosser, Washington earns about $53,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prosser, Washington expensive?

In Prosser, Washington, the median home is worth about $185,700, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Prosser, Washington?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Prosser, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prosser, Washington?

About 15.7% of people in Prosser, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prosser, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Prosser, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,586 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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