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Prentiss

Mississippi · 1,158 residents · 2.991 sq mi
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Prentiss has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,200. Population has fallen 22% since 1990, a loss of 329 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,158
−22%since 1990
from 1,487 in 1990
1990 – 2025
387 / sq mi
−22%since 1990
from 497 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.4
+14%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8641K1K2K2K1990201020202024Prentiss
2024938
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,241 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,486
+82%since 1990
from $10,160 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.5%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
25.9% rent
1.8
−27%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(1,166)
Black20.9%(311)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score42.7%(634)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(912)
Black19.1%(221)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score41.9%(485)
42
−2%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+10%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prentiss, Mississippi?

Prentiss, Mississippi has about 1,158 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Prentiss, Mississippi?

The typical household in Prentiss, Mississippi earns about $29,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prentiss, Mississippi expensive?

In Prentiss, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Prentiss, Mississippi?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Prentiss, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prentiss, Mississippi?

About 22.5% of people in Prentiss, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prentiss, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Prentiss, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 329 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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