Prospect borough, Pennsylvania
Prospect borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prospect borough is a geographic entity located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,086. The land area covers 4.08 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,086 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 404 | ±53 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 465 | ±63 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 404 | ±53 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 61 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $171,300 | ±$48,967 |
| Median Gross Rent | $873 | ±$145 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,250 | ±$14,922 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,406 | ±$4,725 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 67 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 555 | ±112 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.6% | ±2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,082 (2024)
ID: 133505
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
166 S FRANKLIN ST, PROSPECT PA 16052-2514
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GUS Population: 199,341 (2024)
ID: 209218
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 1208, BUTLER PA 16003-1208
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Prospect | KG-05 | Prospect, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Beaver, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beaver, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beaver Falls, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Beaver Falls, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Butler, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Butler, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Butler Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 8.5 mi away | 233 S Main St, Butler, PA, 16001 |
7242870708
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PROSPECT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 357 MAIN STREET, PROSPECT, PA, 16052 |
(724) 865-9718
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Butler County Community College
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College | 8.6 mi away | 107 College Drive, Butler, PA, 16002 |
7242878711
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BUTLER AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 218 NORTH MCKEAN ST, BUTLER, PA, 16001 |
(724) 287-1715
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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College | 11.3 mi away | 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057-1383 |
7247389000
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ZELIENOPLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 227 SOUTH HIGH ST, ZELIENOPLE, PA, 16063 |
(724) 452-9330
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Geneva College
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College | 16.8 mi away | 3200 College Ave, Beaver Falls, PA, 15010-3599 |
7248465100
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EVANS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 204 S. JACKSON STREET, EVANS CITY, PA, 16033 |
(724) 538-8695
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Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 16.8 mi away | 314 E Washington St, New Castle, PA, 16101 |
7246546611
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NORTH TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 218 NORTH MCKEAN STREET, WEST SUNBURY, PA, 16061 |
(724) 476-1006
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BUTLER 2 SW, PA US, located 8.0 miles from Prospect borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.3° | 17.3° | 25.8° | 3.36" | 11.3" |
| February | 37.4° | 18.3° | 27.8° | 2.66" | 9.7" |
| March | 46.4° | 25.2° | 35.8° | 3.28" | 5.3" |
| April | 60.0° | 34.6° | 47.3° | 3.50" | 0.6" |
| May | 70.0° | 44.8° | 57.4° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 54.3° | 66.1° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 58.2° | 70.0° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 56.8° | 68.8° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.3° | 49.6° | 61.9° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.9° | 38.9° | 50.4° | 3.30" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.7° | 29.7° | 39.7° | 3.34" | 1.1" |
| December | 39.1° | 23.2° | 31.2° | 3.37" | 6.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Portersville borough | Borough | 5.4 mi | — |
| Unionville CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Connoquenessing borough | Borough | 5.9 mi | — |
| Meridian CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Shanor-Northvue CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201962752. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.