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.
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 : | 00:48:38 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 11.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prescott is located at 34°32'24"N 112°28'7"W (34.5400200, -112.4685000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Prescott
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 |
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
1721 AZ-69, Prescott, AZ 86301 ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Prescott
1 Prescott Resort & Conference Center
1500 AZ-69, Prescott, AZ 86301 ➦ Show Map
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2 Hassayampa Inn
122 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301 ➦ Show Map
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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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5 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Prescott
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Other Places in Prescott
1 Yavapai County Courthouse
120 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86313 ➦ Show Map
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2 Prescott Police Department
222 S Marina St, Prescott, AZ 86303 ➦ Show Map
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3 City of Prescott Parks And Recreation
824 E Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301 ➦ Show Map
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4 Prescott Fire Department Station 71
333 White Spar Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303 ➦ Show Map
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5 City of Prescott Engineering
201 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86303, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Prescott Animal Control Center
222 S Marina St, Prescott, AZ 86303 ➦ Show Map
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7 Yavapai County Public Works
1100 Commerce Dr, Prescott, AZ 86305 ➦ Show Map
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8 Yavapai County Elections
1015 Fair St, Prescott, AZ 86305 ➦ Show Map
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9 Yavapai County Facilities
1128 Commerce Dr, Prescott, AZ 86305 ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- Mary Wills (American costume designer) she was born in 04/07/1914
- Jay Miner (American electrical engineer) he was born in 31/05/1932
- Jeff Miller (Australian rugby union player) he was born in 04/07/1962
- Bret Blevins (artist) he was born in 13/08/1960
- Max Parker (art director) he was born in 12/07/1882
- Virginia Lee Corbin (American actress (1910-1942)) she was born in 05/12/1910
- Rosemary DeCamp (actress (1910-2001)) she was born in 14/11/1910
- Paul Silas (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 12/07/1943
- Antonio De La Fuente (American boxer) he was born in 24/08/1902
- Don Stewart (American preacher) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Edmund F. Cooke (American politician) he was born in 13/04/1885
- Glen Coffield (American writer) he was born in 05/06/1917
- Kristin Mayes (American politician) she was born in 06/09/1971
- Paul Gerhardt Rosenblatt (United States federal judge) he was born in 04/04/1928
- Peter Behn (American actor) he was born in 24/10/1934
- Thomas E. Armstrong (American politician) he was born in 22/01/1959
- Floyd Robert Gibson (United States federal judge) he was born in 03/03/1910
- Brian Stauffer (American illustrator) he was born in 20/05/1966
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 |
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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
