Prescott, AZ Profile
Prescott, AZ, population 40,360, is located
in Arizona's Yavapai county,
about 67.7 miles from Peoria and 71.1 miles from Glendale.
Through the 90's Prescott's population has grown by about 28%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Prescott has grown by about 19%.
Prescott's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
Arizona's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Prescott tend to be lower than Arizona's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 93% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 4% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 47.80 |
| Males | 45.00 |
| Females | 50.30 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 11.00% | | Under 20: | 9.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 11.00% | | 20 to 40: | 9.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 15.00% | | Over 60: | 18.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 33,938 | N/A |
| 2001 | 35,251 | 3.87% |
| 2002 | 36,430 | 3.34% |
| 2003 | 37,707 | 3.51% |
| 2004 | 38,988 | 3.40% |
| 2005 | 40,360 | 3.52% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $35,446 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 348 |
| 2002 | 391 |
| 2003 | 428 |
| 2004 | 341 |
| 2005 | 355 |
| 2006 | 432 |
| 2007 | 305 |
| 2008 | 276 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
| Forcible Rape |
8 |
7 |
7 |
5 |
12 |
12 |
7 |
2 |
| Robbery |
14 |
19 |
24 |
19 |
22 |
32 |
19 |
22 |
| Aggravated Assault |
99 |
113 |
127 |
107 |
109 |
134 |
103 |
94 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,979 |
| 2002 | 5,245 |
| 2003 | 5,780 |
| 2004 | 4,856 |
| 2005 | 4,665 |
| 2006 | 3,678 |
| 2007 | 3,250 |
| 2008 | 2,848 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
307 |
339 |
413 |
348 |
386 |
318 |
279 |
244 |
| Larceny, Theft |
1,333 |
1,391 |
1,627 |
1,404 |
1,365 |
1133 |
1059 |
946 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
108 |
163 |
106 |
126 |
127 |
90 |
49 |
40 |
| Arson |
17 |
15 |
14 |
20 |
19 |
19 |
2 |
15
|
Location
| Elevation | 5,368 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 32.4 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.2 Square Miles |
