Prescott, Wisconsin
Prescott: City in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Prescott is a city located in the county of Pierce in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,258 and a population density of 555 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,279 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Prescott
| Population : | 4,279 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Pierce County |
| Postal code : | 54021 |
| Area : | 7.68 km2 |
| Named for : | Philander Prescott |
| Altitude : | 712 feet / 217 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:57:59 (10th December 2025) |
| Density : | 557 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prescott is located at 44°44'56"N 92°48'8"W (44.7488600, -92.8021500).
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Demographics
The population of Prescott increased by 0.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,258 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,228 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,214 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,220 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,232 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,222 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,248 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,270 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,285 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,295 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,279 | -0.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 470,313 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 432,260 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 478,971 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 432,226 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 85.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 29,791 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 210,085 |
Prescott zip code is 54021.
County name: Pierce, County
fips: 55093
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 210,085 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $183,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,284 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $410 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $892 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2,978 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 187,319 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,039,338 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,262,190 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,816,872 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 7,926,682 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,962 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,470 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,229 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 11,694 |
| 2019 total employment : | 224,143 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 9,990,207 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 37,452 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 41,385 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 22,921 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 13,707 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,385 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35,506 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,695 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 33,995 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 850.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 508.22 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $842,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $4,000+ |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,500+ |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,952 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,753 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.78 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| 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 : | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 366,317 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 158,036 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,064 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $206,734 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $101,097 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,463 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,976 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 987 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 821 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,515 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 256 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,090 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,692.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.59 |
People born in Prescott (2)
People born in Prescott, including competitive sailor, born 1903 John Wallace, politician Heidi Swank, .
List
Schools in Prescott
College & universities near Prescott, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417600 | Hastings Beauty School | Hastings (MN) | 55033 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prescott, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
Other cities in Pierce County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pierce County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 4,747 | Human settlement in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| River Falls | 3,442 | City in Pierce and St. |
| Trimbelle | 1,745 | Civil town in Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Martell | 1,231 | Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Ellsworth | 1,180 | Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Elmwood | 790 | Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin, Untied States |
| El Paso | 709 | Civil town in Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Maiden Rock | 607 | Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Plum City | 603 | Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Rock Elm | 498 | Civil town in Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Diamond Bluff | 495 | Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Bay City | 488 | Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Prescott distances to largest Wisconsin cities
