The Community
GEOGRAPHY
Prosper is an affluent suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties within the state of Texas, United States. The town is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Prosper is located in western Collin County and eastern Denton County at 33°14′18″N 96°47′27″W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.8 square miles (59.1 km2), of which 22.6 square miles (58.5 km2) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2), or 1.09%, is water.
POPULATION
Prosper, Texas’ estimated population is 20,312according to the most recent United States census estimates. Prosper, Texas is the 135th largest city in Texas based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
The population density is 808.30 people/mi² (312.09 people/km²), with a household density of 76.84 people/km² (199.01 people/mi²).
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
| 2017 | 20,312 | 1,843 | 9.98% |
AGE AND SEX
The overall median age is 33.8 years, 32.1 years for males, and 34.9 years for females. For every 100 females, there are 103.0 males.
HOUSEHOLD
Based on data from the American Community Survey, in 2017 there were 5,001 households in the city, with an average size of people per household. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%, with a median rent of $1273/month. The median house has 8.2 rooms and has a value of $378,700.
The median income for households in Prosper, Texas is $120,270, while the mean household income is $142,034. The per capita income is $, and % of families and % of individuals are below the federal poverty line. % of those under 18 are in poverty and % of those 65 years or older.
Prosper Tx Household Types
| Type | Owner | Renter |
| All | 80.7% | 19.3% |
| Male | 60.7% | 39.3% |
| Female | 62.4% | 37.6% |
| Married | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| Non Family | 43.7% | 56.3% |
80.7% Rate of Home Ownership
HOUSEHOLD TYPE
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
| All | 4,671 | 3.26 | 80.7 |
| Married | 3,495 | 3.64 | 90.9 |
| Non Family | 746 | 1.23 | 43.7 |
| Female | 290 | 3.51 | 62.4 |
| Male | 140 | 4.12 | 60.7 |
3.63 – Average Family Size
3.26 – Average Household Size
3.3% – Unmarried (Opposite Sex)
0.2% – Unmarried (Same Sex)
EDUCATION
| EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT | COUNT | PERCENT % |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 194 | 2.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 1.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,332 | 15.10% |
| Some College | 1,799 | 20.39% |
| Associates Degree | 886 | 10.04% |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,099 | 35.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,394 | 15.80% |
The Town of Prosper is served by the Prosper Independent School District.
In January 2018, Prosper ISD began construction for both a natatorium and football stadium. The facilities are scheduled to open by August 2019
**2018 worldpopolationreview.com
Texas Education Agency
Department of Performance Reporting
Preliminary 2018 Accountability Ratings
| District Name | Accountability Rating | Student Achievement | School Progress | Closing the Gaps | District Rating |
| Prosper ISD | A | A | A | A | A |