Prentiss County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Name: Prentiss County, Mississippi Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Prentiss County, Mississippi has a population of 24,999, the 37th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $51,466 and the median home value is $116,500. The poverty rate is 13.5%.

Prentiss County Quick Facts

Population 24,999

Median Household Income $51,466

Median Home Value $116,500

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 37.9 years

Homeownership Rate 78.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.6%

High School Graduation 83.9%

Cities/Places 5

Population 24,999 37th of 82

Median Income $51,466 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment 3.5%

Median Household Income

Prentiss

$51,466

$54,915

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Prentiss

$116,500

$161,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.3%

$25K-$50K 23.1%

$50K-$100K 29.6%

$100K+ 22.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.2%

$10K-$15K

6.9%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

7.1%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

6.4%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

4.1%

$150K-$200K

4.3%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

55.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.9%

Renter 21.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

24.0%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

22.3%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Prentiss County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Booneville	9,060	$50,112	12.9%	$123,500
Wheeler	556	N/A	0.0%	$181,300
Jumpertown	384	$45,227	25.8%	$113,600
New Site	226	N/A	0.0%	$148,500
Marietta	159	$58,750	10.7%	$104,200

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Population Overview

Prentiss County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 24,999. It is the 37th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prentiss County is 37.9 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Prentiss County is $51,466. This is 6% lower than the state median of $54,915. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $116,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Prentiss County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Prentiss County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.4%. The Black or African American population (11.4%) is well below the state average of 36.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.4% vs 1.0%).

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Prentiss County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Prentiss County, Mississippi?

Prentiss County has a population of 24,999, making it the 37th most populous county in Mississippi.

What is the median income in Prentiss County?

The median household income in Prentiss County is $51,466 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.

How many cities are in Prentiss County, Mississippi?

Prentiss County contains 5 Census-designated places.