Prentiss County's estimated 2026 population is 25,264 with a growth rate of -0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Prentiss County is the 35th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 25,232 and has seen a growth of 0.13% since that time.
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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