Prescott, Arizona
Prescott: A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.
About
Prescott is a city located in the county of Yavapai in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,843. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,837 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Prescott
| Population | 44,837 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arizona (United States) |
| County | Yavapai County |
| Postal code | 86300–86399 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.57% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.43% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.5400,-112.4685 |
| Altitude | 5,374 feet / 1638 meters |
| Capital city | Prescott is capital of Yavapai County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1881 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:30:11 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 11.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 43℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Prescott is located at 34°32'24"N 112°28'7"W (34.5400200, -112.4685000).
Prescott map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind 7 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Prescott increased by 11.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 43,217 | - | register office |
| 2010 | 39,843 | -8.47% | census |
| 2011 | 39,774 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,868 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,228 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,737 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,398 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,262 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 42,675 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43,283 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,299 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,837 | 1.2% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Prescott
1Watson Lake Park
3101 Watson Lake Park Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19287771122 | Website available
2Sharlot Hall Museum
415 W Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19284453122 | Website available
3Fort Whipple
Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19284453122 | Website available
4Easter Island Trail
Unnamed Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19287771590 | Website available
Where to Eat in Prescott
1Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
1901 East, AZ-69, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19287761664 | Website available
2Augie's
1721 AZ-69, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19287770330 | Website available
Where to Stay in Prescott
1Prescott Resort & Conference Center
1500 AZ-69, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19287761666 | Website available
2Hassayampa Inn
122 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19287789434 | Website available
3Best Western Prescottonian
1317 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19284453096 | Website available
4La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conference Center Prescott
4499 E State Rte 69, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19287770770 | Website available
5SpringHill Suites by Marriott Prescott
200 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19287760998 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Prescott
1Yavapai County Courthouse
120 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86313 View details
Phone: +19287713312 | Website available
2Prescott Police Department
222 S Marina St, Prescott, AZ 86303 View details
Phone: +19287771900
3City of Prescott Parks And Recreation
824 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301 View details
Phone: +19287771122 | Website available
4Prescott Fire Department Station 71
333 White Spar Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303 View details
Phone: +19287771700 | Website available
5City of Prescott Engineering
201 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86303, United States View details
Phone: +19287771269 | Website available
6Prescott Animal Control Center
222 S Marina St, Prescott, AZ 86303 View details
Phone: +19287771135 | Website available
7Yavapai County Elections
1015 Fair St, Prescott, AZ 86305 View details
Phone: +19287713250 | Website available
8Yavapai County Facilities
1128 Commerce Dr, Prescott, AZ 86305 View details
Phone: +19287713115 | Website available
9Yavapai County Public Works
1100 Commerce Dr, Prescott, AZ 86305 View details
Phone: +19287713183 | Website available
10City-Prescott Human Resources
201 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86303, United States View details
Phone: +19287771315
People born in Prescott (30)
People born in Prescott, including politician Thomas Edward Campbell, actress Dorothy Fay, actress and movie performer Holly Sampson, .
More notable people
- Mary Wills (American costume designer) she was born in 04/07/1914
- Jay Miner (American electrical engineer) he was born in 31/05/1932
- Jeff Miller (Australian rugby union player) he was born in 04/07/1962
- Bret Blevins (artist) he was born in 13/08/1960
- Max Parker (art director) he was born in 12/07/1882
- Virginia Lee Corbin (American actress (1910-1942)) she was born in 05/12/1910
- Rosemary DeCamp (actress (1910-2001)) she was born in 14/11/1910
- Paul Silas (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 12/07/1943
- Antonio De La Fuente (American boxer) he was born in 24/08/1902
- Don Stewart (American preacher) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Edmund F. Cooke (American politician) he was born in 13/04/1885
- Glen Coffield (American writer) he was born in 05/06/1917
- Kristin Mayes (American politician) she was born in 06/09/1971
- Paul Gerhardt Rosenblatt (United States federal judge) he was born in 04/04/1928
- Peter Behn (American actor) he was born in 24/10/1934
- Thomas E. Armstrong (American politician) he was born in 22/01/1959
- Floyd Robert Gibson (United States federal judge) he was born in 03/03/1910
- Brian Stauffer (American illustrator) he was born in 20/05/1966
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Prescott, AZ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105589 | Prescott College | Prescott (AZ) | 86301 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Prescott, AZ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVD | Camp Verde, Arizona | 1613 Finnie Flats Rd | BUS |
| SDC | Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona | 300 North Highway 89A | BUS |
| WMA | Williams, Arizona | 233 North Grand Canyon Blvd | BUS |
| WMJ | Williams Junction, Arizona | No address. Reserve from WMA. | RAIL |
| FGG | Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona | 399 S. Malpais Ln. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Prescott.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Goodwin Post Office | Prescott (AZ) | 86303 |
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- Prescott, Wisconsin city in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 4,279 people.
- Prescott, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 2,927 people.
- Prescott, Washington city in Walla Walla County, Washington, USA with a population of 310 people.
- Prescott, Kansas city in Kansas, USA with a population of 268 people.
- Prescott, Michigan human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 253 people.
- Prescott, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 235 people.
- Prescott, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 63 people.
Other cities in Yavapai County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yavapai County , AZ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley | 47,901 | Town of the United States |
| Chino Valley | 12,819 | Town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Cottonwood | 11,818 | City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| West Sedona | 11,299 | City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America |
| Camp Verde | 11,259 | Town of the United States |
| Big Park | 6,695 | Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America |
| Williamson | 5,438 | Census designated place |
| Paulden | 5,231 | Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona |
| Lake Montezuma | 4,706 | Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona |
| Clarkdale | 4,525 | Town of the United States |
| Cornville | 3,280 | Settlement/census place in Arizona |
| Black Canyon City | 2,837 | Census designated place |
| Cordes Lakes | 2,633 | Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona |
| Congress | 1,975 | Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Mayer | 1,497 | Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona |
| Jerome | 459 | Town in Arizona, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Prescott distances to largest Arizona cities