Prospect CDP, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Prospect CDP is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 850. It ranks as the 487th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prospect CDP is 42.6 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $86,800. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $259,400. 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Prospect CDP is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 60.7%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 20.3%.

Education

29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Prospect CDP, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.