Town · Mississippi
Prentiss, Mississippi
Prentiss, town, in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. Prentiss had 896 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 976 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 938 (±241). GEOID 2859920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
896
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 976 · ACS 2020-2024: 938 ±241
Median household income
$30,667
±$6,819 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$76,100
±$11,358 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$822
±$75 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Prentiss and what county is it in?
Prentiss is a town in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 326 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Prentiss, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 896 people lived in Prentiss on July 1, 2025, down 7.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 976 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 938 (±241).
| Measure | Prentiss | Jefferson Davis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 938 ±241 | 11,117 | no clear change |
| Households | 366 ±98 | 4,453 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.37 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 471 ±108 | 5,702 | no clear change |
Prentiss's population since 2000
From 1,158 in 2000 to 896 in 2025: down 22.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Prentiss as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Prentiss?
The median resident of Prentiss is 47.0 years old; 15.0% are under 18 and 23.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 45.1%.
| Measure | Prentiss | Jefferson Davis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 ±7.2 | 46.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.0% ±6.1 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.9% ±7.4 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Male | 43.9% ±8.3 pts | 47.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% ±2.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.9% ±11.3 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 45.1% ±12.6 pts | 59.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±2.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2% ±5.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 32.3% ±6.6 pts | 23.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.8% ±5.8 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8% ±7.2 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.2% ±6.5 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0% ±4.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.7% ±8.5 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Prentiss earn?
Half of Prentiss's 366 households earn less than $30,667 a year (±$6,819), against $38,548 in Jefferson Davis County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $37,727 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Prentiss | Jefferson Davis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $30,667 ±$6,819 | $38,548 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $44,825 ±$8,364 | $59,389 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,754 ±$4,628 | $24,694 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.4% ±10.9 pts | 28.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 44.2% ±26.8 pts | 53.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.1% ±10.5 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% ±6.5 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6% ±6.4 pts | 79.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Prentiss?
Owners occupy 63.9% of Prentiss's occupied homes and renters 36.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $76,100 by its owner (±$11,358). The median renter pays $822 a month including utilities, and 60.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Prentiss | Jefferson Davis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $76,100 ±$11,358 | $90,100 | −$32,201 |
| Median gross rent | $822 ±$75 | $757 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.0% ±24.6 pts | 55.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $850 ±$92 | $1,079 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.9% ±13.3 pts | 84.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.1% ±13.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Housing units | 471 ±108 | 5,702 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% ±4.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±28.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.0% ±5.6 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 29.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±3.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8% ±7.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±6.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Prentiss building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Prentiss in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Prentiss work and get to work?
78.9% of Prentiss's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 33.7 minutes.
| Measure | Prentiss | Jefferson Davis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 38.4% ±9.3 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±3.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9% ±21.4 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.4% ±21.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±14.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.3% ±3.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.7 min ±11.3 | 34.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Prentiss?
No census tract lies mostly in Prentiss; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.02Jefferson Davis County | 3,180 | $32,500 |
| Tract 9502.02Jefferson Davis County | 3,516 | $39,000 |
| Tract 9501.01Jefferson Davis County | 1,510 | $41,696 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Prentiss) · Census block assignment files
How does Prentiss compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Prentiss is the 10,755th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 155th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Prentiss is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 155th | 299 |
Prentiss's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Prentiss with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Prentiss?
21 of the 57 figures for Prentiss on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Prentiss are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Prentiss.