State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
303.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.41%
Growth Since 2010
-16.10%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Prentiss, Mississippi Population 2021
907
Prentiss is a city located in Jefferson Davis County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Jefferson Davis County. With a 2020 population of 907, it is the 165th largest city in Mississippi and the 10724th largest city in the United States . Prentiss is currently declining at a rate of -1.41% annually and its population has decreased by -16.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,081 in 2010. Prentiss reached it's highest population of 1,083 in 2010. Spanning over 3 miles, Prentiss has a population density of 303 people per square mile.
The average household income in Prentiss is $46,718 with a poverty rate of 41.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $623 per month, and the median house value is $88,000. The median age in Prentiss is 48.9 years, 38.6 years for males, and 52 years for females.
Prentiss Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prentiss was:
- White: 55.91%
- Black or African American: 44.09%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Prentiss, Mississippi is 907 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 946.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,081.
Prentiss, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 648 | 55.91% |
| Black or African American | 511 | 44.09% |
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Prentiss Population by Race
Prentiss Population Pyramid $2021
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Prentiss Population by Age
Prentiss Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 429 | 2.38 | 63.6 |
| Married | 182 | 2.59 | 85.2 |
| Non Family | 140 | 1.1 | 47.9 |
| Female | 73 | 4 | 42.5 |
| Male | 34 | 3 | 58.8 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
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Prentiss Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 12.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 7.10% |
| High School Graduate | 287 | 35.13% |
| Some College | 175 | 21.42% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 8.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 9.06% |
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Prentiss Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Prentiss Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 523 | 445 | 125 |
| Black | 294 | 214 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.90%.
Prentiss Educational Attainment by Race
Prentiss Earnings by Educational Attainment
Prentiss Language by Age
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Prentiss Language
98.64% of Prentiss residents speak only English, while 1.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
Prentiss Language
Prentiss Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 443 | 289 | 65.24% |
| White | 607 | 150 | 24.71% |
41.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.38%
Male Poverty Rate
44.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Prentiss
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prentiss is Black, with 65.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prentiss is White, with 24.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.46%.
Prentiss Poverty
Prentiss Poverty Rate by Education
Prentiss Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Prentiss Married by Age and Sex
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Prentiss Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Prentiss Marital Status by Race
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Prentiss Marital Status
Prentiss Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 7.39% |
| Black | 24 | 6.80% |
Prentiss Veterans by Race
Prentiss Veterans by Education
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17.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
Prentiss Veterans by Education
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40.5%
Labor Force Participation
30.4%
Employment Rate
25.1%
Unemployment Rate
Prentiss Employment by Age
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Prentiss Employment by Race
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Prentiss Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Prentiss residents were born in the United States, with 84.38% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Prentiss Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 907 | -13 | -1.41% |
| 2020 | 920 | -13 | -1.39% |
| 2019 | 933 | -13 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 946 | -13 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 959 | -16 | -1.64% |
| 2016 | 975 | -20 | -2.01% |
| 2015 | 995 | -19 | -1.87% |
| 2014 | 1,014 | -12 | -1.17% |
| 2013 | 1,026 | -15 | -1.44% |
| 2012 | 1,041 | -15 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 1,056 | -27 | -2.49% |
| 2010 | 1,083 | 0.00% |