Prospect, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prospect, Pennsylvania
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Franklin Street north of Main Street
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Location of Prospect in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
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 Prospect, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Settled | 1797 |
| Incorporated | 1825 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.08 sq mi (10.57 km2) |
| • Land | 4.08 sq mi (10.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,123 |
| • Density | 275.11/sq mi (106.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16052
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| FIPS code | 42-62752 |
Prospect is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,123 people lived there.
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Where is Prospect Located?
Prospect is found in the western part of Butler County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 40°54′15″N 80°2′47″W / 40.90417°N 80.04639°W.
Roads and Nearby Attractions
A major road, U.S. Route 422, passes through the northeastern part of the borough. This road makes it easy to travel. It goes about 11 miles east to Butler, which is the main city of the county. If you go west for about 14 miles, you will reach New Castle.
Right next to Prospect's northwestern border is Moraine State Park. This park is a great place for outdoor fun and has a large lake called Lake Arthur.
Size of the Borough
Prospect covers a total area of about 10.6 square kilometers (or 4.08 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough limits.
Who Lives in Prospect?
The number of people living in Prospect has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 254 | — | |
| 1860 | 272 | 7.1% | |
| 1870 | 271 | −0.4% | |
| 1880 | 362 | 33.6% | |
| 1890 | 343 | −5.2% | |
| 1900 | 361 | 5.2% | |
| 1910 | 346 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 395 | 14.2% | |
| 1930 | 455 | 15.2% | |
| 1940 | 574 | 26.2% | |
| 1950 | 726 | 26.5% | |
| 1960 | 903 | 24.4% | |
| 1970 | 973 | 7.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,016 | 4.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,122 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,234 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,169 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,123 | −3.9% | |
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Population Details (2000 Census)
In 2000, there were 1,234 people living in Prospect. Most of the people living in the borough were White.
There were 501 households, which are groups of people living together. About 34.5% of these households had children under 18. Many households (58.3%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Prospect was 38 years old. About 24.2% of the population was under 18.
Income Information (2000 Census)
In 2000, the average income for a household in Prospect was $33,452 per year. For families, the average income was $40,417.
About 8.1% of all the people in Prospect lived below the poverty line. This included 12.2% of children under 18.
Education in Prospect
Students in Prospect attend schools within the Slippery Rock Area School District.
Famous People from Prospect
Prospect has been home to a few notable individuals:
- Rube Waddell: He was a famous left-handed baseball pitcher in the early 1900s. He spent his teenage years in Prospect and is now in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Arda Green: She was a biochemist, a scientist who studies the chemistry of living things. Arda Green was born in Prospect in 1899.
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Location of Prospect in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Prospect (Pensilvania) para niños
