Categories in Prospect, Kentucky
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Prospect, Kentucky
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 160 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 129 | 24 years |
| Corporate management | 111 | 24 years |
| Dentists | 66 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 65 | 28 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 62 | 36 years |
| Lawyers legal | 59 | 27 years |
| Construction of buildings | 59 | 28 years |
| Travel and transportation | 56 | 33 years |
| Shopping | 43 | 33 years |
| Financial services | 35 | 22 years |
| Electronics stores | 34 | 26 years |
| Specialized design | 27 | 19 years |
| Finance other | 27 | 39 years |
Prospect, Kentucky Facts
| Area | 3.9 mi² |
| Population | 4,489 |
| Male Population | 2,199 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,290 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +58.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.9% |
| Median Age | 49.6 years (Male: 49.5, Female: 49.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $52,783 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 502 |
| Neighborhoods | Prospect, East Louisville, Hunting Creek, Norton Commons, Prospect Cove Condominiums |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.34507, -85.61552 |
| Zip Codes | 40059 |
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Prospect, Kentucky Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,835 | 3,788 | 4,407 | 4,813 | 4,489 | 4,562 | 4,658 |
| Population Density | 725.2 / mi² | 969 / mi² | 1,127.3 / mi² | 1,231.2 / mi² | 1,148.3 / mi² | 1,167 / mi² | 1,191.5 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridProspect, Kentucky Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect, Kentucky | +58.3% | +18.5% | +1.9% |
| Kentucky | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Prospect, Kentucky Median Age
Median Age: 49.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect, Kentucky | 49.6 yrs | 49.6 yrs | 49.5 yrs |
| Kentucky | 38 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Prospect, Kentucky Population Density
Population Density: 1,148 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect, Kentucky | 4,489 | 3.909 sq mi | 1,148 / mi² |
| Kentucky | 4.5 million | 40,407.8 sq mi | 111 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Prospect, Kentucky Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Prospect, Kentucky
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Prospect, Kentucky Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,064 | $42,092 | $43,863 | $41,951 | $45,227 | $46,670 | $49,910 | $52,783 |
| Total GDP | $214.8M | $288.1M | $330.6M | $352.8M | $425.5M | $471.4M | $522.5M | $556.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Prospect, Kentucky CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect, Kentucky | 115,160 tn | 25.65 tn | 29,458.1 tons/mi² |
| Kentucky | 80,701,118 tn | 18.06 tn | 1,997.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Prospect, Kentucky CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 115,160 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 25.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 29,458.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/90 | 2:05 PM | 3.8 | 73.5 km | 5,300 m | 16km S of English, Indiana | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/90 | 6:20 PM | 3.9 | 79.9 km | 10,000 m | 21km S of English, Indiana | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/80 | 3:49 AM | 3.1 | 72.1 km | 5,000 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/74 | 12:16 AM | 3.2 | 79 km | 15,000 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Prospect, Kentucky
Prospect is a home rule-class city in Jefferson and Oldham counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The Jefferson County portion is a part of the Louisville Metro government. The population was 4,657 at the time 2000 census. It is one of the wealthies..
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