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 : | 08:30:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 415 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 65.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prosper is located at 33°14'10"N 96°48'4"W (33.2362300, -96.8011100).
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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
