Prescott, Arizona

Prescott: A city in Yavapai County, Arizona. It is located in the Prescott National Forest in the central part of the state. Prescott is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Prescott Historical Society and the Prescott Rodeo.

About

Prescott is a city located in the county of Yavapai in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,843. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,837 inhabitants.

The city was created 143 years ago in 1880.

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Location of Prescott on Arizona map.

Quick Facts about Prescott

Population : 44,837 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Arizona (United States)
County : Yavapai County
Postal code : 86300–86399
Water as percent of area : 0.57%
Land as percent of area : 99.43%
Altitude : 5,374 feet / 1638 meters
Capital city : Prescott is capital of Yavapai County
Establishment : January 01, 1881 (143 years ago)
Time Zone : Mountain Time Zone
Local time : 03:16:26 (29th March 2024)
Population growth : 11.14% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Prescott is located at 34°32'24"N 112°28'7"W (34.5400200, -112.4685000).

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Demographics

The population of Prescott increased by 11.14% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1900 43,217 - register office
2010 39,843 -8.47% census
2011 39,774 -0.17% estimation process
2012 39,868 0.24% estimation process
2013 40,228 0.89% estimation process
2014 40,737 1.25% estimation process
2015 41,398 1.6% estimation process
2016 42,262 2.04% estimation process
2017 42,675 0.97% estimation process
2018 43,283 1.4% estimation process
2019 44,299 2.29% estimation process
2020 44,837 1.2% estimation process

Prescott zip code is 86301. County name: Yavapai, County fips: 04025

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Best Things to Do in Prescott

1 Watson Lake Park

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2 Sharlot Hall Museum

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3 Fort Whipple

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4 Easter Island Trail

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Where ot Eat in Prescott

1 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

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2 Augie's

Rating: 4.4 (682)

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Where to Stay in Prescott

1 Prescott Resort & Conference Center

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Prescott Resort & Conference Center

2 Hassayampa Inn

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3 Best Western Prescottonian

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4 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conference Center Prescott

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conference Center Prescott

5 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Prescott

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Other Places in Prescott

1 Yavapai County Courthouse

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Yavapai County Courthouse

2 Prescott Police Department

Rating: 3.3 (32)

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3 City of Prescott Parks And Recreation

Rating: 4.1 (18)

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4 Prescott Fire Department Station 71

Rating: 5 (5)

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Prescott Fire Department Station 71

5 City of Prescott Engineering

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City of Prescott Engineering

6 Prescott Animal Control Center

Rating: 5 (2)

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7 Yavapai County Public Works

Rating: 5 (1)

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Yavapai County Public Works

8 Yavapai County Elections

Rating: 5 (1)

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9 Yavapai County Facilities

Rating: 4 (1)

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10 City-Prescott Human Resources

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People born in Prescott (30)

People born in Prescott, including politician Thomas Edward Campbell, actress Dorothy Fay, actress and movie performer Holly Sampson, .

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Schools in Prescott

College & universities near Prescott, AZ

Code Name City ZIP
105589 Prescott College Prescott (AZ) 86301

Stations (7)

Amtrak & bus stations near Prescott, AZ

Code Name Address Type
CVD Camp Verde, Arizona 1613 Finnie Flats Rd BUS
SDC Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona 300 North Highway 89A BUS
WMA Williams, Arizona 233 North Grand Canyon Blvd BUS
WMJ Williams Junction, Arizona No address. Reserve from WMA. RAIL
FGG Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona 399 S. Malpais Ln. BUS

Post offices near Prescott

Post Office Name City ZIP
Prescott Goodwin Post Office Prescott (AZ) 86303

Other places with the same name (8)

Other cities in Yavapai County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yavapai County , AZ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Prescott Valley 47,901 Town of the United States
Chino Valley 12,819 Town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Cottonwood 11,818 City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
West Sedona 11,299 City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America
Camp Verde 11,259 Town of the United States
Big Park 6,695 Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America
Williamson 5,438 Census designated place
Paulden 5,231 Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Lake Montezuma 4,706 Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Clarkdale 4,525 Town of the United States
Cornville 3,280 Settlement/census place in Arizona
Black Canyon City 2,837 Census designated place
Cordes Lakes 2,633 Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Congress 1,975 Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Mayer 1,497 Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Jerome 459 Town in Arizona, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Prescott distances to largest Arizona cities