Prospect is a borough located in Butler County Pennsylvania. Prospect has a 2024 population of 1,081. Prospect is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -3.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,120 in 2020.
The average household income in Prospect is $90,291 with a poverty rate of 6.45%. The median age in Prospect is 50.3 years: 53.2 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prospect was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 903 | 95.45% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.21% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 384 | 2.46 | 87 | 13 |
| Married | 238 | 3.04 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 108 | 1.1 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Female | 36 | 2.72 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
87.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 1.09% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 18.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 122 | 16.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 3.95% |
| High School Graduate | 311 | 42.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.95% |
| Some College | 120 | 16.35% |
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 | 701 | 686 | 126 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 19 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,431 | $137,750 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $57,500 | $25,909 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,750 | $54,375 | $39,167 |
| Some College | $44,150 | $45,000 | $38,036 |
$48,750
Average Earnings
$54,375
Average Male
$39,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.17% of Prospect residents speak only English, while 1.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 903 | 61 | 6.76% |
6.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.34%
Male Poverty Rate
7.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prospect is White, with 6.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prospect is White, with 6.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.33% |
| High School | 10.61% |
| Some College | 4.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.87% |
| Female Employed | 1.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $104,340 |
| Households | $76,333 | $90,291 |
| Married Families | $87,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,286 | $52,751 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 9.65% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
4%
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
83.3%
Born in Prospect
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98.52% of Prospect residents were born in the United States, with 83.3% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,032 | -10 | -0.96% |
| 2028 | 1,042 | -10 | -0.95% |
| 2027 | 1,052 | -9 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 1,061 | -10 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 1,071 | -10 | -0.93% |
| 2024 | 1,081 | -10 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 1,091 | -6 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 1,097 | -10 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1,107 | -13 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 1,120 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1,120 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 1,125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,125 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 1,132 | -8 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1,140 | -9 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 1,149 | -11 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 1,160 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 1,167 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 1,172 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 1,171 | 0 | 0% |