Prospect, Ohio
Prospect: Human settlement in Marion County, Ohio, United States of America
About
Prospect is a city located in the county of Highland in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,112 and a population density of 593 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 994 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Prospect
| Population : | 994 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Highland County |
| Area : | 1.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 909 feet / 277 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:20:09 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 43342 |
| Density : | 530 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prospect is located at 39°8'6"N 83°33'50"W (39.1350700, -83.5638100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Prospect decreased by 11.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,112 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,101 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,088 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,080 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,075 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,069 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,063 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,059 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,063 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,058 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 994 | -6.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,940 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,408 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 27,156 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,012 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 71.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 12.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 25.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 58.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,508 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
Prospect zip code is 43342.
County name: Marion, County
fips: 39101
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $120,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,077 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $427 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $670 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,841 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 21.0% |
| 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 : | 53.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 87,083 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 271,721 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,002,298 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 556,543 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,775 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,211 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,392 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,349 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,164 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 791 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 454 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,720 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 135 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,004 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,349.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 18.53 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $109,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,163 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $452 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $694 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,142 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.72 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 92,598 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 444,883 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 727,868 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 938,127 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $43,097 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,935 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,108 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,366 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,026 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,124 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 955 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,221 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 354 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,795 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,203.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.89 |
Schools in Prospect
College & universities near Prospect, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205966 | Southern State Community College | Hillsboro (OH) | 45133-9406 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prospect, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
Post offices near Prospect
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsbor Post Office | Hillsboro (OH) | 45133 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Prospect , Connecticut town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 9,755 people.
- Prospect , Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 4,842 people.
- Prospect , Kansas township in Butler County, Kansas with a population of 2,402 people.
- Prospect , Pennsylvania township in Butler County, Kansas with a population of 1,135 people.
- Prospect , Pennsylvania borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,112 people.
- Prospect , North Carolina census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina with a population of 981 people.
- Prospect , Maine human settlement in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 750 people.
Other cities in Highland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Highland County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 6,578 | City in and the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, United States |
| Russell | 5,177 | Township in Geauga County, Ohio |
| New Market | 1,888 | Township in Highland County, Ohio |
| Lynchburg | 1,493 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Greenfield | 1,420 | Large village in Highland and Ross counties, Ohio, United States |
| Leesburg | 1,321 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Danville | 1,014 | Village in Knox County, Ohio, United States |
| Marshall | 1,012 | City in Ohio, United States of America |
| Highland | 833 | Village in Highland County, Ohio, United States |
| Mowrystown | 353 | Human settlement in Highland County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Sinking Spring | 131 | Village in Highland County, Ohio |
