Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Prospect, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,157

Median Agei

31.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.1%1,123

Two or More

2.1%24

Asian

0.6%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%17

High School Diploma

39.6%306

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%65

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%113

Associate's Degree

13.8%107

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%117

Master's Degree

3.1%24

Doctorate

0.5%4

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

18.8%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$164,100

Median Renti

$1,072

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.3%333

Renter-Occupied

26.7%121

Total Units

489

Homeownership

73.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%6

$50K–$100K

6.9%23

$100K–$150K

28.2%94

$150K–$200K

28.2%94

$200K–$300K

26.7%89

$300K–$500K

6.9%23

$1M+

1.2%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%4

2000–2009

0.4%2

1990–1999

7.6%37

1980–1989

9.4%46

1970–1979

7.6%37

1960–1969

14.1%69

1950–1959

14.7%72

1940–1949

3.3%16

1939 or earlier

42.1%206

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.5%379

Electricity

14.3%65

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,833

Mean Household Incomei

$81,041

Per Capita Incomei

$30,115

Poverty Ratei

11.3%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

506

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%9

$10K–$15K

5.9%27

$15K–$20K

1.1%5

$20K–$25K

0.9%4

$25K–$30K

5.1%23

$30K–$35K

4%18

$35K–$40K

2.9%13

$40K–$45K

8.1%37

$45K–$50K

7.9%36

$50K–$60K

4%18

$60K–$75K

11.2%51

$75K–$100K

16.7%76

$100K–$125K

18.3%83

$125K–$150K

2.9%13

$150K–$200K

5.3%24

$200K+

3.7%17

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

472

Avg. Commutei

30.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

476

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

45(5.5% of civilian adults)