Prentiss County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. 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%.