Prescott, Kansas
Prescott: city in Kansas, USA
About
Prescott is a city located in the county of Linn in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 264 and a population density of 366 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 268 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Prescott
| Population | 268 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Linn County |
| Postal code | 66767 |
| Phone Area Codes | 913 |
| Area | 0.72 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0636,-94.6955 |
| Altitude | 886 feet / 270 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:45:57 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 372 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Prescott is located at 38°3'49"N 94°41'44"W (38.0636400, -94.6955100).
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Weather
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
10 to 15 mph SW
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Prescott increased by 1.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 264 | - | census |
| 2011 | 264 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 260 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 261 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 262 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 264 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 264 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 266 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 270 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 268 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 268 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 34,727 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 31,888 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 33,902 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 31,867 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 93.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,412 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
Prescott zip code is 66767.
County name: Linn, County
fips: 20107
Coal Centre
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $463,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,745 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $954 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,619 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,905 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.68 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 99.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 96,170 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,441 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 520,809 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,006 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $157,515 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $90,386 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 1.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,715 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,808 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,304 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 356 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,113 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 539 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,881 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,115.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.06 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $134,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,303 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $528 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $728 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,348 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 125,792 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,665 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,324 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,583 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 553 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 319 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 110 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 497 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 53 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 439 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,143.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.90 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $164,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,483 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $489 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $784 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,778 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,467 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,817 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 259,652 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,569 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,775 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,805 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,116 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 546 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 310 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 993 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 885 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,702.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.06 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Prescott, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155098 | Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott (KS) | 66701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Prescott, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Prescott.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pr Post Office | Prescott (KS) | 66767 |
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Other cities in Linn County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Linn County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton | 1,158 | Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America |
| La Cygne | 1,108 | City in Linn County, Kansas |
| Parker | 1,052 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Linn Valley | 876 | Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Mound City | 672 | Township in Linn County, Kansas |
| Centerville | 408 | Community in Kansas |
| Blue Mound | 267 | Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America |