Prospect Park Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 6594 people in the borough, organized into 2577 households, and 1601 families residing in the borough. The population density was 8859.7 people per square mile (3420.75/kmē), it is 20th most densely populated borough in Pennsylvania. There were 2683 housing units at an average density of 3625.7 per square mile (1399.89/kmē). The average household size was 2.49 persons, and the average family size was 3.2 persons. The population's age distribution was 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males. The median age was 36.1 years, the median age of male residents at 34.9 and the median age of female residents at 37. The racial makeup of the borough was 6293 White, 91 Black or African American, 8 American Indian, 115 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 60 from two or more races and 26 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $45244, making it the 297th highest borough by median household income in Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $51966, making its Pennsylvania's 346th highest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $19801, it is the 436th wealthiest borough in terms of per capita income. The median income was $28387, Males had a median income of $35184 versus $20668 for females.
In 2000, 1654 pupils and students, of which 46.25% are male and 53.75% are female, 25.08% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.04% nursery or pri school, 5.93% kindergarten, 43.05% elementary school, 23.64% high school and 17.35% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6594 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6594 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6587 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6554 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6501 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6465 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6418 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6399 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6381 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6383 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6374 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 75 | 91 | 166 |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 40 | 98 |
| Elementary school | 324 | 388 | 712 |
| High school | 190 | 201 | 391 |
| College or graduate school | 118 | 169 | 287 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park borough, Pennsylvania | $45244 | $51966 | $19801 |
| Delaware County, Pennsylvania | $50092 | $61590 | $25040 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |