Demographics & People — Prospect, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,518 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,600 |
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| Median Age | 54.5 |
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| Total Households | 1,957 |
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| Family Households | 1,459 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1876 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,010 |
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| Black or African American | 225 |
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| Asian | 209 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 976 |
| English | 931 |
| Other groups | 692 |
| Irish | 645 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 559 |
| Italian | 498 |
| American | 379 |
| French (except Basque) | 335 |
| European | 215 |
| Scottish | 132 |
Language
| English Only | 4,246 |
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| Spanish | 43 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,446 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 192 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,881 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Prospect, Kentucky.
