Prescott, AR Demographics
A map of Prescott's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 1,544 | 49.8% |
White | 1,258 | 40.6% |
Hispanic | 168 | 5.4% |
Multiracial | 102 | 3.3% |
Native American/Other | 19 | 0.6% |
Asian | 10 | 0.3% |
Prescott, Arkansas had a population of 3,101 in 2020. It was 40.6% White, 49.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Prescott, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Prescott is the 104th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Prescott's White Population
1,258 residents of Prescott identify as White, or 40.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Prescott considerably less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Prescott is ranked #543 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Prescott is less White than neighboring Emmet (70.8% White), Perrytown (65.9% White), Blevins (62.2% White), Okolona (69.1% White), and Beirne (91.7% White).
Prescott's Black Population
1,544 residents of Prescott identify as Black, or 49.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Prescott considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Prescott is ranked #78 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Prescott is more Black than neighboring Emmet (19.3% Black), Perrytown (19% Black), Blevins (12.5% Black), Okolona (18.6% Black), and Beirne (2.8% Black).
Prescott's Asian Population
10 residents of Prescott identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Prescott roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Prescott is ranked #246 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Prescott is more Asian than neighboring Blevins (0% Asian), Okolona (0% Asian), and Beirne (0% Asian). Prescott is less Asian than neighboring Emmet (0.7% Asian), and Perrytown (1.7% Asian).
Prescott's Hispanic Population
168 residents of Prescott identify as Hispanic, or 5.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Prescott roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Prescott is ranked #170 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Prescott is more Hispanic than neighboring Emmet (5.3% Hispanic), Okolona (2.1% Hispanic), and Beirne (2.8% Hispanic). Prescott is less Hispanic than neighboring Perrytown (7.3% Hispanic), and Blevins (21.9% Hispanic).
Prescott's Native American/Other Population
19 residents of Prescott identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Prescott roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Prescott is ranked #330 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Prescott is more Native American/Other than neighboring Emmet (0.2% Native American/Other), Perrytown (0% Native American/Other), Okolona (0% Native American/Other), and Beirne (0% Native American/Other). Prescott is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blevins (0.7% Native American/Other).
Prescott's Multiracial Population
102 residents of Prescott identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Prescott roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Prescott is ranked #451 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Prescott is more Multiracial than neighboring Blevins (2.8% Multiracial), and Beirne (2.8% Multiracial). Prescott is less Multiracial than neighboring Emmet (3.6% Multiracial), Perrytown (6% Multiracial), and Okolona (10.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.