Prescott, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 276, Prescott's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Prescott is a small community located in Kansas, within Linn County. The total population is 276. It ranks as the 384th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prescott is 34.9 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Prescott has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 14.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Prescott is $42,708. This is 43% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.1%. This is 105% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 108% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $50,000. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Prescott is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Prescott has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Prescott, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.