Prospect township, Ohio
Prospect township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prospect township is a geographic entity located in Marion County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,011. The land area covers 24.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,011 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs | ±15 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 928 | ±171 | 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 | 1,055 | ±210 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 928 | ±171 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 127 | ±103 |
| Median Home Value | $167,400 | ±$22,477 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,051 | ±$111 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,796 | ±$17,935 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,004 | ±$7,068 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 141 | ±74 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 997 | ±182 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±3.2% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF PROSPECT
GUS Population: 2,002 (2024)
ID: 173049
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
106 8TH ST, PROSPECT OH 43342-9708
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GUS Population: 64,976 (2024)
ID: 172264
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
222 W CENTER ST, MARION OH 43302-3646
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Marion, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ashley, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Delaware, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Delaware, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Marysville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Delaware, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Marion, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Marion, OH |
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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Marion Technical College
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College | 8.8 mi away | 1467 Mount Vernon Ave, Marion, OH, 43302-5694 |
7403894636
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RICHWOOD-NORTH UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 4 E. OTTAWA ST., RICHWOOD, OH, 43344 |
(740) 943-3054
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Ohio State University-Marion Campus
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College | 8.9 mi away | 1461 Mount Vernon Ave, Marion, OH, 43302-5695 |
7403896786
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MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 445 E. CHURCH ST., MARION, OH, 43302 |
(740) 387-0992
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Tri-Rivers Career Center
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College Vocational | 9.8 mi away | 2222 Marion - Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, OH, 43302-8914 |
7403898542
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WORNSTAFF MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 302 E HIGH ST, ASHLEY, OH, 43003 |
(740) 747-2085
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Ohio Wesleyan University
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College | 13.5 mi away | 61 S Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH, 43015-2370 |
7403682000
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DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 84 E. WINTER ST., DELAWARE, OH, 43015 |
(740) 362-3861
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Methodist Theological School in Ohio
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College | 16.4 mi away | 3081 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH, 43015-3211 |
74036311463440
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OSTRANDER BRANCH
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 75 N. 4TH. ST., OSTRANDER, OH, 43061 |
(740) 666-1410
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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 MARION 2 N, OH US, located 10.4 miles from Prospect township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0° | 17.9° | 25.9° | 2.73" | 7.6" |
| February | 37.1° | 20.1° | 28.6° | 1.96" | 6.6" |
| March | 47.5° | 27.7° | 37.6° | 2.71" | 4.1" |
| April | 60.9° | 38.2° | 49.5° | 3.83" | 0.4" |
| May | 71.7° | 49.6° | 60.6° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.3° | 59.6° | 69.9° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 62.6° | 73.1° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 60.5° | 71.3° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.2° | 52.9° | 64.5° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 42.1° | 53.1° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 32.4° | 41.3° | 3.01" | 0.6" |
| December | 38.8° | 24.0° | 31.4° | 2.71" | 4.5" |
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 |
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| Prospect village | Village | 1.2 mi | — |
| Green Camp village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Waldo village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Radnor CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Richwood village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Magnetic Springs village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3910164794. • 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.