Population 202 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Prescott
Household size in Prescott
| Period | Prescott | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, Prescott sits close to the national average of 2.65.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Prescott
| Period | Prescott | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.3 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Prescott skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 45.9 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Prescott
| Period | Prescott | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Prescott: 4.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Prescott
Renters in Prescott
| Period | Prescott | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Prescott is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (32.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Prescott
| Period | Prescott | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Prescott: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Prescott
| Period | Prescott | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Prescott is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Prescott
| Period | Prescott | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $601 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $864 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $821 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,103 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$502 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Prescott costs $1,103 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 26.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Prescott
Bachelor's degrees in Prescott
| Period | Prescott | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Prescott: 19.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Prescott
| Period | Prescott | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Prescott is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Prescott
| Period | Prescott | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.5% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Prescott: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Prescott compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott | 2.60 | 44.5 | 4.9% | 12.0% | 6.4% | 1968 | $1,103 | 19.4% | 93.5% | 6.3% |
| Waldron | 2.56 | 51.2 | 9.6% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 1964 | $1,110 | 23.2% | 94.7% | 4.6% |
| Fenns | 2.48 | 45.2 | 3.7% | 10.3% | 8.2% | 1966 | $1,051 | 17.8% | 94.5% | 5.2% |
| Meltzer | 2.36 | 53.4 | 5.2% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1977 | $1,073 | 14.5% | 94.8% | 5.1% |
| Pleasure Valley | 2.82 | 36.2 | 5.7% | 18.2% | 10.5% | 1955 | $1,355 | 21.3% | 94.6% | 12.2% |
| Shelbyville | 2.38 | 40.7 | 15.9% | 36.9% | 8.1% | 1973 | $1,010 | 21.4% | 90.2% | 2.7% |
| Blue Ridge | 2.36 | 53.4 | 5.2% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1977 | $1,073 | 14.5% | 94.8% | 5.1% |
| St. Paul | 2.71 | 35.9 | 12.4% | 18.9% | 10.6% | 1966 | $1,146 | 21.1% | 92.1% | 6.0% |
| Lewis Creek | 2.17 | 48.6 | 4.1% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 1962 | $865 | 4.8% | 97.7% | 0.1% |
| St. Omer | 2.65 | 36.0 | 16.6% | 19.3% | 11.6% | 1974 | $992 | 20.1% | 90.3% | 1.4% |
| Flat Rock | 2.63 | 40.8 | 5.5% | 12.9% | 9.3% | 1960 | $1,158 | 16.0% | 95.7% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Prescott. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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