Prentiss, MS Profile
Prentiss, MS, population 983, is located
in Mississippi's Jefferson Davis county,
about 51.9 miles from Jackson and 110.1 miles from Baton Rouge.
Through the 90's Prentiss's population has declined by about 22%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Prentiss has declined by about 8%. Since 2005 Prentiss's population has declined by about 5%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 80% |
| African American | 19% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 0% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 1,164 | N/A |
| 2001 | 1,114 | -4.30% |
| 2002 | 1,092 | -1.97% |
| 2003 | 1,075 | -1.56% |
| 2004 | 1,045 | -2.79% |
| 2005 | 1,033 | -1.15% |
| 2006 | 1,027 | -0.58% |
| 2007 | 1,006 | -2.04% |
| 2008 | 991 | -1.49% |
| 2009 | 983 | -0.81% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $29,200 |
Location
| Elevation | 336 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.1 Square Miles |
