Prescott, WI Demographics

A map of Prescott's Population by Race

Prescott, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 4,503, an increase from the 4,333 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 5.7% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, 2.4% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Prescott, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Prescott has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Prescott, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 31.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prescott is ranked the 165th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Prescott was ranked the 167th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prescott's White Population

3,713 residents of Prescott, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prescott is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Prescott ranks 374th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prescott's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Prescott's population has decreased from 91.3% to 82.5%.

Prescott is more White than neighboring Cottage Grove (73.6% White). Prescott is less White than neighboring Hastings (84.8% White), Afton (88% White), Miesville (100% White), and St. Marys Point (88.8% White).

Prescott's Black Population

127 residents of Prescott, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Prescott is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Prescott ranks 397th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prescott's Black population has grown by an estimated 535.0%. Black residents' share of Prescott's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.8%.

Prescott is more Black than neighboring Hastings (1.1% Black), Afton (0.2% Black), Miesville (0% Black), and St. Marys Point (0% Black). Prescott is less Black than neighboring Cottage Grove (6.1% Black).

Prescott's Asian Population

107 residents of Prescott, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prescott is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Prescott ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prescott's Asian population has grown by an estimated 494.4%. Asian residents' share of Prescott's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.4%.

Prescott is more Asian than neighboring Hastings (2.1% Asian), Miesville (0% Asian), and St. Marys Point (0.4% Asian). Prescott is less Asian than neighboring Cottage Grove (7.3% Asian), and Afton (4.4% Asian).

Prescott's Hispanic Population

255 residents of Prescott, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prescott is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Prescott ranks 324th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prescott's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Prescott's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.7%.

Prescott is more Hispanic than neighboring Afton (1.8% Hispanic), Miesville (0% Hispanic), and St. Marys Point (4.1% Hispanic). Prescott is less Hispanic than neighboring Hastings (6.1% Hispanic), and Cottage Grove (7.6% Hispanic).

Prescott's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Prescott, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Prescott is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Prescott ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prescott's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Prescott's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Prescott is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cottage Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), Afton (0.8% Native American/Other), and Miesville (0% Native American/Other). Prescott is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hastings (1.9% Native American/Other), and St. Marys Point (2.3% Native American/Other).

Prescott's Multiracial Population

250 residents of Prescott, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prescott is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Prescott ranks 404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prescott's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 85.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Prescott's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.6%.

Prescott is more Multiracial than neighboring Hastings (3.9% Multiracial), Cottage Grove (5% Multiracial), Afton (4.9% Multiracial), Miesville (0% Multiracial), and St. Marys Point (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.