Prescott Iowa

Prescott is a city located in Prescott Township, Adams County, Iowa. According to the 2020 census, its population was 191. The city spans an area of 0.40 square miles, all land.

Demographically, Prescott has shown a declining population over recent decades: 266 in 2000, 257 in 2010, and 191 in 2020. The racial makeup has been predominantly White, with slight variations over the years (e.g., 94.8% White in 2020). Households have varied in structure, including married couples, single parents, and non-family households.

Prescott is part of the Creston Community School District following a merger in 2016. Notable individuals from Prescott include Horace Daggett, an Iowa state legislator and farmer.

The city's demographics reflect a primarily rural, aging population with economic challenges, as indicated by poverty rates and household income data from earlier decades.