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Prosper is a town in Collin and Denton counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Prosper is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,423; as of 2020, its population was 30,174.

Prosper town overview:
Name:	Prosper town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Texas
County:	Collin County, Denton County
Elevation:	682 ft (208 m)
Total Area:	25.45 sq mi (65.92 km²)
Land Area:	25.23 sq mi (65.34 km²)
Water Area:	0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²)
Total Population:	30,174
Population Density:	974.31/sq mi (376.18/km²)
ZIP code:	75078
Area code:	214, 469, 945, 972
FIPS code:	4859696
GNISfeature ID:	1344593
Website:	www.prospertx.gov

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History

The first settlers arrived in 1846 to farm cotton in the black fertile prairie soil. Between 1850 and 1902, two settlements existed – Rock Hill was two miles south of the present town and Richland was one mile north. The development of these small communities was expedited in 1876 when county courts ordered small tracts of land to be established for a quick sale. These tracts, each about 160 acres in size, were sold for $3.50 per acre. Dr. A. T. Bryant of McKinney purchased what later became the center of the present town.

The towns merged during the establishment of St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad in March 1902. For years, Prosper was the central stop for the railroad between Dallas and Sherman. When community officials applied for a post office with the name “Richland”, they were informed that the city name was already taken. Postmaster B.J. Naugle asked for an alternative name, and J.C. Slaughter suggested the name “Prosper” because crops that year had been very prosperous.

Prosper was incorporated in 1914 with a commission form of government and a population of 500. Uncas Norvell Clary was mayor and served in that position for the next 49 years. Prosper became a growing area with many new homes and communities being developed. The Prosper Community of Windsong Ranch features a man-made crystalline lagoon.

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Geography

Prosper is located in western Collin County and eastern Denton County at 33°14′18″N 96°47′27″W / 33.238295°N 96.790850°W / 33.238295; -96.790850. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km), of which 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km), or 1.09%, is covered by water.