Prosser is a city located in Benton County Washington. Prosser has a 2024 population of 6,442. It is also the county seat of Benton County. Prosser is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 4.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,138 in 2020.
The average household income in Prosser is $76,069 with a poverty rate of 20.54%. The median age in Prosser is 33.4 years: 33.4 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prosser was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,905 | 63.62% |
| Other race | 1,231 | 20.06% |
| Two or more races | 677 | 11.03% |
| Asian | 183 | 2.98% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 62 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.16% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,255 | 2.72 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 1,069 | 3.29 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 696 | 1.03 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Female | 309 | 3.85 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 181 | 3.92 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 5.95% |
| Associates Degree | 246 | 6.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 628 | 16.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 348 | 9.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,005 | 26.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 533 | 14.09% |
| Some College | 797 | 21.07% |
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 | 2,074 | 1,794 | 715 |
| Hispanic | 1,610 | 1,132 | 179 |
| Other Race | 671 | 367 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 378 | 311 | 28 |
| Asian | 88 | 88 | 82 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 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 asian people with a rate of 93.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,207 | $99,420 | $75,589 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,821 | $84,522 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $46,044 | $24,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,739 | $42,396 | $16,019 |
| Overall | $46,234 | $47,001 | $31,875 |
| Some College | $36,953 | $0 | $0 |
$46,234
Average Earnings
$47,001
Average Male
$31,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.58% of Prosser residents speak only English, while 37.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,269 | 793 | 24.26% |
| White | 2,668 | 466 | 17.47% |
| Other | 1,230 | 404 | 32.85% |
| Black | 70 | 70 | 100% |
| Multiple | 677 | 41 | 6.06% |
20.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.28%
Male Poverty Rate
21.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prosser is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prosser is Multiple, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.46% |
| Some College | 16.92% |
| High School | 10.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 21.5% |
| Male Employed | 6.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $84,535 |
| Households | $64,622 | $76,069 |
| Married Families | $82,978 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,500 | $43,521 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
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
284
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 115 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 117 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 7.46% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 3.21% |
| Other Race | 45 | 5.33% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 4.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
10.5%
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
54.4%
Born in Prosser
83.38%
Native Born
16.62%
Foreign Born
11.91%
Non Citizen
4.71%
Naturalized
83.38% of Prosser residents were born in the United States, with 54.4% having been born in Washington. 11.91% 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 | 6,822 | 76 | 1.13% |
| 2028 | 6,746 | 76 | 1.14% |
| 2027 | 6,670 | 76 | 1.15% |
| 2026 | 6,594 | 76 | 1.17% |
| 2025 | 6,518 | 76 | 1.18% |
| 2024 | 6,442 | 76 | 1.19% |
| 2023 | 6,366 | 122 | 1.95% |
| 2022 | 6,244 | 54 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 6,190 | 52 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 6,138 | -224 | -3.52% |
| 2019 | 6,362 | 45 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 6,317 | 22 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 6,295 | 207 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 6,088 | 162 | 2.73% |
| 2015 | 5,926 | 69 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 5,857 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 5,844 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 5,839 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 5,847 | 65 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 5,782 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,838 | 362 | 8.09% |
| 1990 | 4,476 | 580 | 14.89% |
| 1980 | 3,896 | 942 | 31.89% |
| 1970 | 2,954 | 191 | 6.91% |
| 1960 | 2,763 | 127 | 4.82% |
| 1950 | 2,636 | -4,186 | -61.36% |