Demographics & People — Prescott, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 46,744 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~49,000 |
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| Median Age | 59.7 |
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| Total Households | 22,751 |
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| Family Households | 12,760 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.94 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2149 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41,152 |
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| Black or African American | 270 |
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| Asian | 972 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,318 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 10,556 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,924 |
| English | 8,233 |
| Other groups | 7,454 |
| Irish | 7,224 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,987 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,134 |
| Italian | 2,077 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,796 |
| American | 1,742 |
Language
| English Only | 41,791 |
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| Spanish | 1,938 |
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| Population 5+ | 45,303 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 5,943 |
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| Population 18+ | 40,605 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Prescott, Arizona.
