Prospect is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 9,435 people and two associated neighborhoods, Prospect is the 100th largest community in Connecticut.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Prospect is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Prospect is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Prospect who work in healthcare (11.54%), office and administrative support (11.14%), and management occupations (10.74%). Also of interest is that Prospect has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 8.62% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Prospect is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Prospect’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.The population of Prospect is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 34.92% of adults in Prospect have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Prospect in 2022 was $48,854, which is lower middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $195,416 for a family of four. Prospect is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Prospect home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Prospect residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Prospect include Italian, Irish, German, French Canadian, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Prospect is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.
