Prospect, TN Demographics

A map of Prospect's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	137	98	94.5%	81.0%
Multiracial	7	7	4.8%	5.8%
Native American/Other	1	3	0.7%	2.5%
Black	0	6	0.0%	5.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.8%
Hispanic	0	6	0.0%	5.0%

Prospect, Tennessee has an estimated population of 145, a large increase from the 121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.5% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee 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 33.5% in 2020 and 10.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prospect is ranked the 464th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 478th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prospect's White Population

137 residents of Prospect, or 94.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prospect is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Prospect ranks 371st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's White population has grown by an estimated 39.8%. White residents' share of Prospect's population has increased from 81.0% to 94.5%.

Prospect is more White than neighboring Elkmont (87.1% White), Elkton (75.9% White), Ardmore (88.8% White), and Ardmore (92.1% White). Prospect is less White than neighboring Lester (100% 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 significantly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Prospect ranks 154th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Prospect's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.0%.

Prospect is less Black than neighboring Elkmont (8.7% Black), Elkton (19.4% Black), Ardmore (5% Black), and Ardmore (0.2% Black).

Prospect's Asian Population

0 residents of Prospect, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prospect is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Prospect ranks 141st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Prospect's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Prospect is less Asian than neighboring Elkmont (1.1% Asian), Elkton (2.1% Asian), and Ardmore (1.4% Asian).

Prospect's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Prospect, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prospect is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Prospect ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Prospect's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.0%.

Prospect is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkton (0.2% Hispanic), Ardmore (2.3% Hispanic), and Ardmore (1.4% Hispanic).

Prospect's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Prospect, or 0.7% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Prospect ranks 10th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Prospect's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.7%.

Prospect is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elkmont (0% Native American/Other), Elkton (0% Native American/Other), Ardmore (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lester (0% Native American/Other). Prospect is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ardmore (1.8% Native American/Other).

Prospect's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Prospect, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prospect is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Prospect ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prospect's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Prospect's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.8%.

Prospect is more Multiracial than neighboring Elkmont (3% Multiracial), Elkton (2.3% Multiracial), Ardmore (2.1% Multiracial), Lester (0% Multiracial), and Ardmore (4.6% 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.