Booneville is a city located in Prentiss County, Mississippi. Booneville has a 2026 population of 9,463. It is also the county seat of Prentiss County. Booneville is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,174 in 2020.
The median household income in Booneville is $50,879 with a poverty rate of 15.07%. The median age in Booneville is 34 years: 31.5 years for males, and 36.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34 years
Female: 36.4 years
Male: 31.5 years
There are 7,371 adults, (1,373 of whom are seniors) in Booneville.
Female: 4,754 (51.4%)
Male: 4,492 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Booneville includes 70.24% White, 21.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,494 | 70.24% |
| Black or African American | 1,970 | 21.31% |
| Two or more races | 511 | 5.53% |
| Other race | 144 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.39% |
Booneville 's average per capita income is $46,992. Household income levels show a median of $50,879. The poverty rate stands at 15.07%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,884 | - |
| Families | $77,776 | $107,257 |
| Households | $50,879 | $81,799 |
| Non Families | $29,386 | $35,646 |
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