Prospect, Louisiana facts for kids
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Prospect, Louisiana
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 Prospect, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 380 |
| • Density | 257.45/sq mi (99.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71423
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-62733 |
Prospect is a small community in Louisiana, United States. It is located in the southern part of Grant Parish. Prospect is known as an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau has defined it for gathering population data. Prospect is part of the larger Alexandria area. In 2010, about 476 people lived there.
Where is Prospect Located?
Prospect is found in southern Grant Parish. It is right along U.S. Route 167. This road goes north about 10 miles (16 km) to Dry Prong. It also goes south about 13 miles (21 km) to Alexandria.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the Prospect CDP covers a total area of about 1.48 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Prospect?
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| 2020 | 380 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 476 people living in Prospect. These people lived in 170 different homes. This means there were about 323 people for every square mile.
Most people in Prospect are White, making up about 95.38% of the population. About 0.63% are Black or African American, and 0.63% are Native American. About 0.42% are Asian. Around 2.94% of the people are from other backgrounds. About 1.63% of the population are Hispanic or Latino. The population is split evenly, with 50% male and 50% female.
The average age in Prospect is 34.6 years old. This is a bit younger than the average age for the whole U.S., which is 37.3 years. More than half of the people, about 52.69%, are married. About 13.26% of people are divorced. On average, there are 2.79 people living in each home. For families with children, about 34.65% are married couples. About 14.96% of people with children are single parents.
The average cost for a home in Prospect was about $93,600. The cost of living there was 14.90% lower than the national average. The unemployment rate was 8.60%.
See also
In Spanish: Prospect (Luisiana) para niños
