Prospect, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 723, Prospect'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

Prospect is a small community located in Oregon, within Jackson County. The total population is 723. It ranks as the 254th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prospect is 56.2 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 20.6% 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 Prospect is $53,625. This is 35% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Prospect, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $326,400. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Prospect is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 14.7%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Prospect, Oregon 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 Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.