Prospect Park borough is located in Passaic County New Jersey. Prospect Park borough has a 2024 population of 6,200. Prospect Park borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,352 in 2020.
The average household income in Prospect Park borough is $88,840 with a poverty rate of 24.86%. The median age in Prospect Park borough is 35.4 years: 33.3 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prospect Park borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,708 | 43.08% |
| Other race | 1,209 | 19.23% |
| Two or more races | 1,167 | 18.57% |
| Black or African American | 960 | 15.27% |
| Asian | 227 | 3.61% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,045 | 3.07 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Married | 690 | 4.31 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Female | 620 | 3.34 | 15.6 | 84.4 |
| Non Family | 542 | 1.23 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Male | 193 | 2.92 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
40.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 158 | 4.13% |
| Associates Degree | 212 | 5.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 546 | 14.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 390 | 10.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,631 | 42.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 274 | 7.16% |
| Some College | 617 | 16.12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,407 | 2,103 | 414 |
| White | 785 | 732 | 209 |
| Other Race | 728 | 660 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 604 | 555 | 104 |
| Black | 491 | 445 | 202 |
| Asian | 163 | 134 | 95 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,396 | $56,875 | $79,327 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,986 | $0 | $49,932 |
| High School Graduate | $36,077 | $37,596 | $24,318 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $57,698 | $58,294 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,452 | $44,730 | $41,683 |
| Some College | $42,056 | $45,585 | $34,432 |
$43,452
Average Earnings
$44,730
Average Male
$41,683
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
36.92% of Prospect Park borough residents speak only English, while 63.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,944 | 978 | 24.8% |
| Multiple | 1,138 | 638 | 56.06% |
| Other | 1,209 | 285 | 23.57% |
| Black | 960 | 226 | 23.54% |
| White | 999 | 186 | 18.62% |
| Asian | 227 | 27 | 11.89% |
24.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.84%
Male Poverty Rate
30.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prospect Park borough is Multiple, with 56.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prospect Park borough is Asian, with 11.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.76% |
| Some College | 21.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.15% |
| Female Employed | 17.42% |
| Male Employed | 4.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,201 | $100,580 |
| Households | $48,615 | $88,840 |
| Married Families | $89,231 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,966 | $46,372 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
49.92%
Born in Prospect Park borough
58.13%
Native Born
41.87%
Foreign Born
16.48%
Non Citizen
25.39%
Naturalized
58.13% of Prospect Park borough residents were born in the United States, with 49.92% having been born in New Jersey. 16.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,105 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 6,124 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 6,143 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 6,162 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 6,181 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 6,200 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 6,219 | -19 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,238 | -62 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 6,300 | -52 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 6,352 | 512 | 8.77% |
| 2019 | 5,840 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 5,855 | -13 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 5,868 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 5,865 | -10 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 5,875 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 5,876 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 5,879 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 5,881 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 5,890 | 25 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 5,865 | 0 | 0% |