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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Prescott

Wisconsin · 3,764 residents · 2.834 sq mi
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Prescott is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,598. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $130,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,764
+16%since 1990
from 3,243 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,328 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,144 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+15%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Prescott
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,598
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,278 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,610
+79%since 1990
from $12,645 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$130,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$611
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.5
+10%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(3,205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score2.9%(94)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,662)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(46)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score4.2%(157)
4
+44%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.6%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prescott, Wisconsin?

Prescott, Wisconsin has about 3,764 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Prescott, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Prescott, Wisconsin earns about $52,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prescott, Wisconsin expensive?

In Prescott, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Prescott, Wisconsin?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Prescott, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prescott, Wisconsin?

About 4.6% of people in Prescott, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prescott, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Prescott, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 521 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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