Prescott, Arkansas
Prescott: City in Arkansas, USA
About
Prescott is a city located in the county of Nevada in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,296. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,927 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Prescott
| Population : | 2,927 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Nevada County |
| Postal code : | 71857 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 870 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.71% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.29% |
| Altitude : | 325 feet / 99 meters |
| Capital city : | Prescott is capital of Nevada County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:32:41 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -12.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prescott is located at 33°48'9"N 93°22'52"W (33.8026100, -93.3810100).
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Official website of Prescott
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Prescott decreased by 12.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,296 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,297 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,260 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,205 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,155 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,103 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,051 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,019 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,014 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,989 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,927 | -2.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,740 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 4,428 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 52.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,045 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 4,380 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 94.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 546 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
Prescott zip code is 71857.
County name: Nevada, County
fips: 05099
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $152,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,091 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $439 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $751 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,175 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,979 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,240 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 28,920 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,214 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,807 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,263 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 440 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 161 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 220 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 63 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 365 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 402 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 546.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.02 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $172,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,661 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $729 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,041 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,780 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,768 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 225,544 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 248,331 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 621,794 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,849 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,179 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,024 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,229 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,280 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 503 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,918 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 210 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,815 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 655.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 45.40 |
Schools in Prescott
College & universities near Prescott, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107725 | University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope (AR) | 71801 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prescott, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
| ARK | Arkadelphia station | 798 South 5th St. | RAIL |
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
| MVN | Malvern station | 200 East First St. | RAIL |
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Other cities in Nevada County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nevada County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Emmet | 427 | City spanning Hempstead and Nevada counties in the U. |
| Rosston | 235 | Town in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States |
| Willisville | 139 | Human settlement in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Bodcaw | 126 | Town in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States |
| Bluff City | 114 | Human settlement in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Cale | 68 | Town in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Prescott distances to largest Arkansas cities
