Census Bureau data for Prescott city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Prescott city
- What is the median household income in Prescott city?
- The median household income in Prescott city is $29,403 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Prescott city?
- The poverty rate in Prescott city is 47.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Prescott city?
- $95,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Prescott city?
- The median gross rent in Prescott city is $863 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Prescott city residents have a college degree?
- 11.4% of adults in Prescott city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,063
Median Income
$29,403
Median Home Value
$95,100
Poverty Rate
47.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.1%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-8,137 (-21.7%)
Home Value:
+$32,800 (+52.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+26.7 pp (+128.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.4 pp (+14%)
Unemployment:
-0.4 pp (-8.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,063
Median Age
35.0
Female
51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 52.2%
Black 41.6%
Two or More 0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$29,403
±$9,440
-$29,370 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$34,232
Median Family Income
$33,304
Poverty Rate
47.5%
+36.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
56.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
20.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.0%
$10–15k
11.9%
$15–25k
11.5%
$25–35k
24.6%
$35–50k
21.8%
$50–75k
8.4%
$75–100k
6.1%
$100–150k
1.1%
$150–200k
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,497
Owner-Occupied
31.9%
Renter-Occupied
68.1%
Vacancy Rate
19.2%
Median Home Value
$95,100
-$80,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$863
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
46.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
62.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.5%
$50–100k
64.0%
$100–200k
6.7%
$300–500k
7.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.2%
$500–1k
60.1%
$1–1.5k
29.9%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.9%
1 vehicle
63.8%
2 vehicles
23.3%
3+
10.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.7%
5–19 units
3.7%
Mobile home
17.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.6%
1940–1969
6.7%
1970–1999
21.6%
2000–2009
16.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.4%
-13.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.3%
Some College / Associate
18.9%
Less Than High School
1.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
-1.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
0.0%
Government Workers
14.4%
Private For-Profit
85.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.3%
Arts/Entmt.
25.8%
Manufacturing
17.4%
Finance
6.9%
Retail
2.8%
Construction
2.6%
Prof. Services
2.2%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Food Prep
35.9%
Sales
23.5%
Management
22.3%
Production
11.8%
Construction
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.9 min
Drove Alone
89.9%
Carpool
10.0%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,209
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
20.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.9%
5–9
7.8%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
10.2%
20–24
11.0%
25–34
5.1%
35–44
14.3%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
9.0%
75–84
5.7%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 27.0%
Working age (18–64): 73.0%
65 and over: 13.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.6%
With a Disability
17.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.6%
Uninsured
6.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
69.3%
Has a Computer
79.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
64.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023