Prescott is a city located in Nevada County Arkansas. Prescott has a 2024 population of 2,985. It is also the county seat of Nevada County. Prescott is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,088 in 2020.
The average household income in Prescott is $38,275 with a poverty rate of 35.91%. The median age in Prescott is 35.7 years: 32.9 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prescott was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,640 | 53.26% |
| Black or African American | 1,403 | 45.57% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,160 | 2.49 | 37 | 63 |
| Non Family | 555 | 1.1 | 19.8 | 80.2 |
| Female | 262 | 4.03 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Married | 251 | 3.29 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Male | 92 | 4.38 | 100 | 0 |
3.78
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
37.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 9.88% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 7.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 8.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 1.15% |
| High School Graduate | 977 | 53.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 320 | 17.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,088 | 991 | 80 |
| Black | 674 | 571 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 14.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,219 | $0 | $39,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,688 | $55,287 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,877 | $0 | $8,674 |
| Overall | $29,983 | $42,565 | $24,472 |
| Some College | $35,484 | $43,279 | $28,352 |
$29,983
Average Earnings
$42,565
Average Male
$24,472
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.55% of Prescott residents speak only English, while 0.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,375 | 771 | 56.07% |
| White | 1,396 | 248 | 17.77% |
| Multiple | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 2 | 1.71% |
35.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.03%
Male Poverty Rate
46.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prescott is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prescott is Hispanic, with 1.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.04% |
| High School | 41.4% |
| Some College | 8.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 20.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,170 | $45,341 |
| Households | $29,899 | $38,275 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,936 | $30,572 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.3%
Male Marriage Rate
15.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
145
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 10.3% |
| Black | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 27.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
99.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.24%
Born in Prescott
99.71%
Native Born
0.29%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.71% of Prescott residents were born in the United States, with 74.24% having been born in Arkansas. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,857 | -25 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 2,882 | -26 | -0.89% |
| 2027 | 2,908 | -26 | -0.89% |
| 2026 | 2,934 | -25 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 2,959 | -26 | -0.87% |
| 2024 | 2,985 | -26 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 3,011 | -26 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 3,037 | -11 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 3,048 | -40 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 3,088 | 120 | 4.04% |
| 2019 | 2,968 | -30 | -1% |
| 2018 | 2,998 | -16 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 3,014 | -30 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 3,044 | -54 | -1.74% |
| 2015 | 3,098 | -53 | -1.68% |
| 2014 | 3,151 | -51 | -1.59% |
| 2013 | 3,202 | -57 | -1.75% |
| 2012 | 3,259 | -37 | -1.12% |
| 2011 | 3,296 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3,296 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,686 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 1990 | 3,673 | -430 | -10.48% |
| 1980 | 4,103 | 182 | 4.64% |
| 1970 | 3,921 | 388 | 10.98% |
| 1960 | 3,533 | -427 | -10.78% |
| 1950 | 3,960 | 783 | 24.65% |
| 1940 | 3,177 | 144 | 4.75% |
| 1930 | 3,033 | 342 | 12.71% |
| 1920 | 2,691 | -14 | -0.52% |
| 1910 | 2,705 | -152 | -5.32% |