Prosper, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Prosper, Texas is 34,567 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 103rd-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $187,603, the median home value is $694,600, and the median age is 37.0.
The population has grown 357.7% since 2010 (9,724 → 44,503).
34,567
Population
1372
People / sq mi
$187,603
Median Income
$694,600
Median Home Value
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Prosper covers 25.2 sq mi of land at 1372 people per square mile.
About Prosper, TX
What sets Prosper apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 33.4% versus 14.0% nationally. With 34,567 residents, Prosper is a city in Texas.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $187,603, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.5%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $694,600, with typical rent around $2,152.
Prosper is among the best-educated US cities: 63.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 33.4% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Prosper — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Prosper town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Prosper town had a population of 9,724 in 2010 and 44,503 in 2024, a 4.6× growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,503 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 11.55%.
44,503
Population (2024)
9,724
Population (2010)
44,503
Peak (2024)
11.55%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,724 |
| 2011 | 10,643 |
| 2012 | 11,767 |
| 2013 | 12,998 |
| 2014 | 14,437 |
| 2015 | 16,003 |
| 2016 | 18,471 |
| 2017 | 20,320 |
| 2018 | 22,300 |
| 2019 | 24,579 |
| 2020 | 30,818 |
| 2021 | 34,134 |
| 2022 | 37,843 |
| 2023 | 42,035 |
| 2024 | 44,503 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$187,603
Median Household Income
$68,166
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$694,600
Median Home Value
$2,152
Median Rent
88.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.9%
High School+
63.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
60.3%
Public Transit
33.4%
Work From Home
32.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
45.8%
Foreign Born
82.7%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
6.1%
With Disability
95.2%
Health Insurance
100.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.0% |
| Information | 14.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.5% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.8% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prosper, Texas has a population of 34,567 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 103rd-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Prosper, Texas is $187,603, with 1.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Prosper, Texas is $694,600, with median monthly rent at $2,152 and a homeownership rate of 88.2%.
The median age in Prosper, Texas is 37.0 years. The population is 52.2% male and 47.8% female.
The population has grown 357.7% since 2010 (9,724 → 44,503).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.