Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Prescott, AZ

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Demographicsi2023 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

46,744population

60.3median age

This community is a community of 46,744 with a median age of 60.3. The population is predominantly White (84.6%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.2%). Median household income is $69,151. 96.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, with a median home value of $528,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.6%39,555

Hispanic/Latino

9.2%4,318

Two or More

2.8%1,305

Asian

2%924

Black

0.6%270

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%262

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%58

Other

0.1%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%975

High School Diploma

16.9%6,353

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%3,062

Some College (1+ yr)

17.2%6,451

Associate's Degree

10.2%3,808

Bachelor's Degree

23%8,620

Master's Degree

12.9%4,844

Professional Degree

3%1,133

Doctorate

2.2%817

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

41.1%

Graduate+

18.1%

Housingi

$528,500median home value

$1,304median rent

68.1%homeownership

25,807total units

11.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 68.1%

Renter 31.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%609

$50K–$100K

1.7%259

$100K–$150K

0.8%120

$150K–$200K

1.9%301

$200K–$300K

9.5%1,472

$300K–$500K

28.1%4,360

$500K–$1M

47.1%7,301

$1M+

6.9%1,073

Rent Distribution

Under $500

225

$500–$750

775

$750–$1,000

1,085

$1,000–$1,250

1,171

$1,250–$1,500

823

$1,500–$2,000

1,498

$2,000+

1,288

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%835

2010–2019

11%2,833

2000–2009

19.6%5,066

1990–1999

18.5%4,773

1980–1989

14.3%3,685

1970–1979

14.2%3,665

1960–1969

7%1,803

1950–1959

4.5%1,165

1940–1949

1.5%395

1939 or earlier

6.1%1,587

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.5%16,492

Electricity

23.7%5,383

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%489

Solar

0.5%115

Wood

0.5%112

No Fuel

0.3%78

Other

0.3%59

Fuel Oil

0.1%23

Household Economyi

$69,151median household income

$49,159per capita income

11.1%poverty rate

4.6%unemployment

17,920labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%1,331

$10K–$15K

2.6%594

$15K–$20K

2.9%667

$20K–$25K

4.9%1,106

$25K–$30K

3.2%737

$30K–$35K

5.5%1,240

$35K–$40K

3.2%718

$40K–$45K

3.5%785

$45K–$50K

2.8%636

$50K–$60K

9.2%2,085

$60K–$75K

10.5%2,398

$75K–$100K

13.2%2,999

$100K–$125K

8.4%1,901

$125K–$150K

6.5%1,489

$150K–$200K

7.4%1,679

$200K+

10.5%2,386

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,4375.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

498

Canada

267

Philippines

204

United Kingdom

169

Germany

133

Korea

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,745

Avg. Commutei

16.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,041

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,496(13.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured