Prospect, Connecticut
Prospect: Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
About
Prospect is a town located in the county of New Haven in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,405 and a population density of 649 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,755 inhabitants.
The town was created 197 years ago in 1826.
Quick Facts about Prospect
| Population : | 9,755 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | New Haven County |
| Postal code : | 06712 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 203 |
| Area : | 14.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 879 feet / 268, 251 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1827 (197 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:00:47 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 673 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prospect is located at 41°30'8"N 72°58'43"W (41.5023200, -72.9787200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Prospect
Demographics
The population of Prospect increased by 3.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,405 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,541 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,657 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,690 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,717 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,724 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,738 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,667 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,699 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,702 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,755 | 0.54% | estimation process |
Other Places in Prospect
1 Prospect Town Hall
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People born in Prospect (4)
People born in Prospect, including singer Michael Vescera, politician Robert Chatfield, physician and writer David Francis Bacon, .
List
- Vincent Ingala (American musician) he was born in 10/12/1992
Schools in Prospect
College & universities near Prospect, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485607 | Dolce LLC The Academy | Waterbury (CT) | 06705 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prospect, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
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- Prospect , Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 4,842 people.
- Prospect , Kansas township in Butler County, Kansas with a population of 2,402 people.
- Prospect , Pennsylvania township in Butler County, Kansas with a population of 1,135 people.
- Prospect , Pennsylvania borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,112 people.
- Prospect , Ohio human settlement in Marion County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 994 people.
- Prospect , North Carolina census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina with a population of 981 people.
- Prospect , Maine human settlement in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 750 people.
Other cities in New Haven County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Haven County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 130,801 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Waterbury | 106,826 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Hamden | 60,294 | Town in Connecticut, US |
| Meriden | 58,981 | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| West Haven | 54,367 | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| Milford | 53,259 | A city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| Wallingford | 44,076 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Naugatuck | 30,905 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Cheshire | 28,806 | Town in Connecticut |
| East Haven | 28,454 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Branford | 27,736 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates |
| North Haven | 23,556 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Guilford | 22,043 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Southbury | 19,496 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Ansonia | 18,525 | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Madison | 17,924 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Prospect distances to largest Connecticut cities
