Prospect, PA Demographics

A map of Prospect's Population by Race

Prospect, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,157, an increase from the 1,123 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.2% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Prospect, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Prospect has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Prospect, that probability was 10.0% in 2020 and 7.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prospect is ranked the 920th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Prospect was ranked the 930th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prospect's White Population

1,113 residents of Prospect, or 96.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prospect is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Prospect ranks 435th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Prospect's population has increased from 94.8% to 96.2%.

Prospect is more White than neighboring Connoquenessing (92.6% White), Portersville (89.3% White), and Meridian (94.1% White). Prospect is less White than neighboring Unionville CDP (Butler County) (100% White), and West Liberty (98.8% White).

Prospect's Black Population

0 residents of Prospect, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Prospect is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Prospect ranks 1520th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Prospect's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Prospect is less Black than neighboring Meridian (1% Black).

Prospect's Asian Population

8 residents of Prospect, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prospect is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Prospect ranks 903rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Prospect's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Prospect is more Asian than neighboring Connoquenessing (0.4% Asian), Unionville CDP (Butler County) (0% Asian), Portersville (0% Asian), Meridian (0% Asian), and West Liberty (0.3% Asian).

Prospect's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Prospect, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prospect is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Prospect ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Prospect's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.4%.

Prospect is more Hispanic than neighboring Unionville CDP (Butler County) (0% Hispanic), Portersville (0% Hispanic), and West Liberty (0% Hispanic). Prospect is less Hispanic than neighboring Connoquenessing (3.2% Hispanic), and Meridian (0.5% Hispanic).

Prospect's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Prospect, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Prospect is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Prospect ranks 1433rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Prospect's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Prospect is more Native American/Other than neighboring Connoquenessing (0% Native American/Other), Unionville CDP (Butler County) (0% Native American/Other), and Portersville (0% Native American/Other). Prospect is less Native American/Other than neighboring Meridian (1.4% Native American/Other), and West Liberty (0.3% Native American/Other).

Prospect's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Prospect, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prospect is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Prospect ranks 1263rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Prospect's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Prospect is more Multiracial than neighboring Unionville CDP (Butler County) (0% Multiracial), and West Liberty (0.6% Multiracial). Prospect is less Multiracial than neighboring Connoquenessing (3.8% Multiracial), Portersville (10.7% Multiracial), and Meridian (2.9% 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.