Prescott is a village located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 286.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 286 people, 111 households, and 75 families residing in the village. The population density is 94.4/km² (244.2/mi²). There are 130 housing units at an average density of 42.9/km² (111.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 99.65% White, 0.00% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 2.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 111 households out of which 30.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% are non-families. 28.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.19.

In the village the population is spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $27,188, and the median income for a family is $30,000. Males have a median income of $22,500 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village is $11,014. 26.9% of the population and 20.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 39.0% of those under the age of 18 and 11.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.