Prospect, PA is a small town located in Butler County and has a population of 1,001 as of 2020. It is known for its close-knit community and friendly locals. Prospect enjoys a low population density of 272 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Prospect Country Store, which has been around since 1878, Smith's Lawn and Garden which supplies equipment for landscaping projects, and there are numerous restaurants such as Prospect Italian Express offering authentic Italian cuisine. For outdoor activities, residents can enjoy fishing or kayaking at Yough Lake or take part in local sporting events such as baseball games at Prospect stadium. Additionally, there are several organizations in the town that provide programs to encourage academic success including the Friends of Prospect Library and various after school clubs sponsored by the school district.
The population in Prospect is 1,001. There are 245 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Prospect is 49.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Prospect is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Prospect
- 56.6% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 19.0% have children, but are single
Race in Prospect
- 93.1% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 4.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander