Prospect is a CDP located in Jackson County Oregon. Prospect has a 2024 population of 695. Prospect is currently growing at a rate of 2.51% annually and its population has increased by 43.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 483 in 2020.
The average household income in Prospect is $55,643 with a poverty rate of 12.01%. The median age in Prospect is 53.3 years: 57 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prospect was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 471 | 71.26% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 23.3% |
| Native American | 25 | 3.78% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 256 | 2.58 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 157 | 2.73 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 56 | 1.07 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Male | 22 | 4.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 21 | 3.1 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 1.6% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 10.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 14.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 117 | 23.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 222 | 44.49% |
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 | 395 | 395 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 54 | 12 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,354 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,346 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,011 | $0 | $32,228 |
| Some College | $32,063 | $0 | $31,563 |
$32,011
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$32,228
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.48% of Prospect residents speak only English, while 2.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 455 | 52 | 11.43% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 24 | 68.57% |
| Multiple | 154 | 11 | 7.14% |
| Native | 25 | 3 | 12% |
12.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.98%
Male Poverty Rate
13.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prospect is Hispanic, with 68.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prospect is Multiple, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.91% |
| Some College | 3.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,231 | $61,893 |
| Households | $40,357 | $55,643 |
| Married Families | $42,232 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,750 | $29,914 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.9%
Male Marriage Rate
66.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 17.23% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 19.35% |
| Native American | 1 | 4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.4%
Labor Force Participation
34.6%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
47.05%
Born in Prospect
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.34% of Prospect residents were born in the United States, with 47.05% having been born in Oregon. 1.66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 695 | 17 | 2.51% |
| 2023 | 678 | 17 | 2.57% |
| 2022 | 661 | 103 | 18.46% |
| 2021 | 558 | 75 | 15.53% |
| 2020 | 483 | 7 | 1.47% |
| 2019 | 476 | 67 | 16.38% |
| 2018 | 409 | -91 | -18.2% |
| 2017 | 500 | 18 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 482 | 23 | 5.01% |
| 2015 | 459 | -9 | -1.92% |
| 2014 | 468 | -13 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 481 | 47 | 10.83% |
| 2012 | 434 | -39 | -8.25% |
| 2011 | 473 | 18 | 3.96% |
| 2010 | 455 | 0 | 0% |