Prospect Park is a borough located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Prospect Park has a 2024 population of 6,357. Prospect Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,425 in 2020.
The average household income in Prospect Park is $94,020 with a poverty rate of 15.49%. The median age in Prospect Park is 36.7 years: 31.3 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prospect Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,812 | 75.06% |
| Black or African American | 715 | 11.15% |
| Two or more races | 599 | 9.34% |
| Asian | 270 | 4.21% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.19% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,567 | 2.43 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 1,009 | 3.24 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Non Family | 885 | 1.12 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 533 | 3.06 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
| Male | 140 | 2.51 | 40 | 60 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 271 | 5.89% |
| Associates Degree | 413 | 8.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 848 | 18.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 315 | 6.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,666 | 36.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.26% |
| Some College | 1,075 | 23.37% |
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 | 3,700 | 3,465 | 930 |
| Black | 492 | 479 | 113 |
| Asian | 246 | 211 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 130 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 33.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,708 | $0 | $47,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,205 | $0 | $49,841 |
| High School Graduate | $32,250 | $53,670 | $16,965 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $108,469 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,265 | $58,894 | $35,934 |
| Some College | $46,931 | $72,035 | $35,221 |
$47,265
Average Earnings
$58,894
Average Male
$35,934
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.29% of Prospect Park residents speak only English, while 5.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,691 | 881 | 18.78% |
| Multiple | 599 | 87 | 14.52% |
| Black | 667 | 1 | 0.15% |
15.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.71%
Male Poverty Rate
19.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prospect Park is White, with 18.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prospect Park is Black, with 0.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.3% |
| Some College | 12.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 68.79% |
| Female Employed | 9.34% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,684 | $113,483 |
| Households | $63,015 | $94,020 |
| Married Families | $116,715 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,062 | $52,343 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
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
427
Number of Veterans
407
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 219 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 35 to 54 | 153 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 75+ | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 407 | 9.88% |
| Black | 20 | 4.07% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.2%
Labor Force Participation
71.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
79.63%
Born in Prospect Park
94.81%
Native Born
5.19%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
3.28%
Naturalized
94.81% of Prospect Park residents were born in the United States, with 79.63% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.92% 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 | 6,272 | -17 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 6,289 | -17 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 6,306 | -17 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 6,323 | -17 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 6,340 | -17 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 6,357 | -17 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 6,374 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 6,374 | -29 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 6,403 | -22 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 6,425 | -68 | -1.05% |
| 2019 | 6,493 | 7 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 6,486 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 6,481 | -13 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 6,494 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 6,489 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 6,494 | 7 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 6,487 | 14 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 6,473 | 24 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 6,449 | -7 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 6,456 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,594 | -170 | -2.51% |
| 1990 | 6,764 | 171 | 2.59% |
| 1980 | 6,593 | -657 | -9.06% |
| 1970 | 7,250 | 654 | 9.92% |
| 1960 | 6,596 | 762 | 13.06% |
| 1950 | 5,834 | 734 | 14.39% |
| 1940 | 5,100 | 477 | 10.32% |
| 1930 | 4,623 | 2,087 | 82.29% |
| 1920 | 2,536 | -3,736 | -59.57% |