Prosper, Texas
Prosper: Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas
About
Prosper is a town located in the county of Collin in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,423 and a population density of 145 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,957 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Prosper
| Population : | 26,957 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Collin County |
| Postal code : | 75078 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 972 |
| Area : | 64.92 km2 |
| Altitude : | 682 feet / 208 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:17:23 (4th October 2023) |
| Density : | 415 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 65.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 84℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Prosper is located at 33°14'10"N 96°48'4"W (33.2362300, -96.8011100).
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Weather
Prosper forecast: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. more
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Demographics
The population of Prosper increased by 65.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,423 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,643 | 11.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,767 | 9.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,998 | 9.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,437 | 9.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,003 | 9.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,471 | 13.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,320 | 9.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,300 | 8.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,579 | 9.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,957 | 8.82% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,599 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,438 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,518 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,436 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.2% |
| White only, percent : | 92.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 14.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 406 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
Prosper zip code is 75078.
County name: Collin, County
fips: 48085
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $148,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,357 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $638 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $947 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,705 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,701 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 18,334 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,824 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,460 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,693 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 327 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 225 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 95 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 282 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 313 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,986.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.29 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $81,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $919 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $448 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $650 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,225 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.13 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 72.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,273 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,039 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 137,314 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 245,686 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,981 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,644 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,313 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 561 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 337 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 114 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 508 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 126 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 346 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,802.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.06 |
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People born in Prosper (6)
People born in Prosper, including racecar driver Chris Buescher, biochemist Lorene Rogers, astronaut Victor J. Glover, .
List
- Davis Webb (American football player) he was born in 22/01/1995
- Laura Ashley Samuels (American actress) she was born in 29/08/1990
- Steele Walker (baseball player (1996-)) he was born in 30/07/1996
Schools in Prosper
College & universities near Prosper, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490522 | Allgood Beauty Institute | Frisco (TX) | 75033-4112 |
| 247834 | Collin County Community College District | McKinney (TX) | 75069 |
| 436775 | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano | Plano (TX) | 75093 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prosper, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Prosper
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prosper Post Office | Prosper (TX) | 75078 |
Other cities in Collin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Collin County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plano | 291,296 | The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Frisco | 209,980 | Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas. |
| McKinney | 208,272 | The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Allen | 109,379 | The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Wylie | 54,467 | A city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Murphy | 20,844 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Celina | 20,114 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Anna | 16,945 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Princeton | 15,699 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Melissa | 13,793 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Lucas | 8,819 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Parker | 4,352 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Lavon | 3,993 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America |
| Farmersville | 3,711 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Josephine | 2,545 | City in Collin County, Texas |
| Lowry Crossing | 1,743 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Prosper distances to largest Texas cities
