Prospect, Kentucky

Prospect is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, along the Ohio River. The population was 4,657 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Prospect is located at 38°20′24″N 85°36′20″W (38.340126, -85.605627)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 4,657 people, 1,732 households, and 1,423 families residing in the city. The population density was 447.3/km² (1,158.4/mi²). There were 1,847 housing units at an average density of 177.4/km² (459.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.91% White, 3.39% African American, 0.26% Native American, 2.06% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 1,732 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 35.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $111,170, and the median income for a family was $124,131. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $42,159 for females. The per capita income for the city was $51,469. 1.5% of the population and 0.8% of families were below the poverty line.

See also

• List of cities and towns along the Ohio River