Prosperity is located in Raleigh county West virginia with a geographic area of 2.5 square miles. The total population in Prosperity is 1,451 with 54.7% male and 45.3% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.4% of the population, under age 18 equal 16.0% of the population and over age 65 is 22.9% of the population. The median household income is $58,724, per capita income is $20,182. There are a total of 590 housing units with 71.9% owner occupied. Education includes 20.3% of residents that are high school graduates and 35.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Prosperity in the summer is 69 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.
