Prosper, TX Demographics

A map of Prosper's Population by Race

Prosper, Texas has an estimated population of 37,869, a large increase from the 30,174 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.3% White, 14.9% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic, 7.2% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Prosper, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Prosper has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Prosper, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prosper is ranked the 95th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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). Prosper was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prosper's White Population

22,470 residents of Prosper, or 59.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prosper is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Prosper ranks 603rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosper's White population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Prosper's population has decreased from 68.5% to 59.3%.

Prosper is more White than neighboring Celina (53.1% White), Frisco (45.8% White), Savannah (55.5% White), Paloma Creek South (27.8% White), and Paloma Creek (46.3% White).

Prosper's Black Population

2,734 residents of Prosper, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Prosper is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Prosper ranks 397th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosper's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Black residents' share of Prosper's population has decreased from 8.2% to 7.2%.

Prosper is less Black than neighboring Celina (9.1% Black), Frisco (9% Black), Savannah (25.9% Black), Paloma Creek South (44% Black), and Paloma Creek (14.9% Black).

Prosper's Asian Population

5,633 residents of Prosper, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prosper is higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Prosper ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosper's Asian population has grown by an estimated 163.1%. Asian residents' share of Prosper's population has increased from 7.1% to 14.9%.

Prosper is more Asian than neighboring Savannah (2.3% Asian), Paloma Creek South (3.8% Asian), and Paloma Creek (3.9% Asian). Prosper is less Asian than neighboring Celina (16.7% Asian), and Frisco (28.1% Asian).

Prosper's Hispanic Population

4,595 residents of Prosper, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prosper is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Prosper ranks 1548th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosper's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Prosper's population has increased from 10.2% to 12.1%.

Prosper is less Hispanic than neighboring Celina (14.2% Hispanic), Frisco (12.7% Hispanic), Savannah (13.3% Hispanic), Paloma Creek South (18.6% Hispanic), and Paloma Creek (30.2% Hispanic).

Prosper's Native American/Other Population

555 residents of Prosper, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Prosper is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Prosper ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosper's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 104.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Prosper's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

Prosper is more Native American/Other than neighboring Frisco (0.7% Native American/Other), Savannah (0% Native American/Other), and Paloma Creek South (0.1% Native American/Other). Prosper is less Native American/Other than neighboring Celina (2.1% Native American/Other), and Paloma Creek (2.2% Native American/Other).

Prosper's Multiracial Population

1,882 residents of Prosper, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prosper is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Prosper ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosper's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Prosper's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Prosper is more Multiracial than neighboring Celina (4.8% Multiracial), Frisco (3.8% Multiracial), Savannah (3% Multiracial), and Paloma Creek (2.5% Multiracial). Prosper is less Multiracial than neighboring Paloma Creek South (5.7% 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.