Prosser, WA Demographics

A map of Prosser's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,350	2,788	53.1%	46.0%
White	2,836	2,872	45.0%	47.4%
Multiracial	51	181	0.8%	3.0%
Asian	42	136	0.7%	2.2%
Native American/Other	26	56	0.4%	0.9%
Black	0	29	0.0%	0.5%

Prosser, Washington has an estimated population of 6,305, an increase from the 6,062 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.1% Hispanic, 45.0% White, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Prosser, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Prosser has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Prosser, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 51.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prosser is ranked the 175th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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). Prosser was ranked the 178th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prosser's White Population

2,836 residents of Prosser, or 45.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prosser is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Prosser ranks 560th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosser's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Prosser's population has decreased from 47.4% to 45.0%.

Prosser is more White than neighboring Grandview (11.8% White), Mabton (3.1% White), Sunnyside (14.9% White), and Outlook (0% White). Prosser is less White than neighboring Benton City (61.4% White).

Prosser's Black Population

0 residents of Prosser, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Prosser is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Prosser ranks 364th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosser's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Prosser's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Prosser is less Black than neighboring Grandview (0.4% Black).

Prosser's Asian Population

42 residents of Prosser, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prosser is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Prosser ranks 211th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosser's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.1%. Asian residents' share of Prosser's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.7%.

Prosser is more Asian than neighboring Grandview (0.1% Asian), Benton City (0.2% Asian), and Outlook (0% Asian). Prosser is less Asian than neighboring Mabton (2.8% Asian), and Sunnyside (0.9% Asian).

Prosser's Hispanic Population

3,350 residents of Prosser, or 53.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prosser is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Prosser ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosser's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Prosser's population has increased from 46.0% to 53.1%.

Prosser is more Hispanic than neighboring Benton City (33.9% Hispanic). Prosser is less Hispanic than neighboring Grandview (86.3% Hispanic), Mabton (94.2% Hispanic), Sunnyside (82.7% Hispanic), and Outlook (100% Hispanic).

Prosser's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Prosser, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Prosser is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Prosser ranks 539th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosser's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Prosser's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Prosser is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mabton (0% Native American/Other), and Outlook (0% Native American/Other). Prosser is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grandview (0.8% Native American/Other), Sunnyside (0.8% Native American/Other), and Benton City (2.5% Native American/Other).

Prosser's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Prosser, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prosser is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Prosser ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prosser's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Prosser's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.8%.

Prosser is more Multiracial than neighboring Grandview (0.6% Multiracial), Mabton (0% Multiracial), and Outlook (0% Multiracial). Prosser is less Multiracial than neighboring Benton City (1.9% 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.