Prentiss County's 2026 population is estimated at 25,847, reflecting a 0.7% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Prentiss County is the 34th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 25,232 and has grown 2.44% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 41.4 years
Male: 37 years
There are 19,593 adults, (4,396 of whom are seniors) in Prentiss County.
Female: 12,686 (50.4%)
Male: 12,498 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Prentiss County includes 79.51% White, 12.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,023 | 79.51% |
| Black or African American | 3,228 | 12.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,305 | 5.18% |
| Other race | 433 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.24% |
Prentiss County 's average per capita income is $42,249. Household income levels show a median of $49,724. The poverty rate stands at 16.78%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,522 | - |
| Families | $67,325 | $88,184 |
| Households | $49,724 | $72,563 |
| Non Families | $26,314 | $34,580 |
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