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Prentiss

Mississippi · 976 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 $31,983. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 182 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,600. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
976
−16%since 2000
from 1,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
326 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+9%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K1K2K2K1990201020202024Prentiss
2024938
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,983
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,752
+7%since 2000
from $18,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+39%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(912)
Black19.1%(221)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.9%(485)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48%(468)
Black49.1%(479)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score65.1%(635)
Diversity Score
65
+55%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prentiss, Mississippi?

Prentiss, Mississippi has about 976 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prentiss, Mississippi?

The typical household in Prentiss, Mississippi earns about $31,983 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Prentiss, Mississippi?

About 17.4% 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 35.1% 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 511 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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