Prescott is a tiny village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 225 people and two associated neighborhoods, Prescott is the 640th largest community in Michigan.
Of important note, Prescott is also a village of artists. Prescott has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Prescott’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Prescott telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.20% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.
Residents will find that the village is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Prescott is worth considering.
Being a small village, Prescott does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
The citizens of Prescott have a very low rate of college education: just 8.33% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities.
The per capita income in Prescott in 2022 was $19,716, which is low income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $78,864 for a family of four. However, Prescott contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Prescott home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Prescott residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Prescott include English, German, Italian, Polish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Prescott is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.