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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%
As % of Population
   

Race

Population by Race
White80%
African American19%
Native American1%
Asian0%
Hawaiian0%
Other/Mixed0%
As % of Population
     

Age


Median Age
Population9.99
Males9.99
Females9.99
Vs. State Median Age
  
  
  
Males by AgeFemales by Age
Under 209.99%Under 20: 9.99%
20 to 409.99%20 to 40: 9.99%
40 to 609.99%40 to 60: 9.99%
Over 609.99%Over 60: 9.99%
Age Distribution
       
       
       
       

Size


Population by YearChange Rate
20001,164N/A
20011,114-4.30%
20021,092-1.97%
20031,075-1.56%
20041,045-2.79%
20051,033-1.15%
20061,027-0.58%
20071,006-2.04%
2008991-1.49%
2009983-0.81%
Vs. State Change Rate
 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Economics


Household Income
Median$29,200
Vs. State Median Income
    

Location

Elevation336 feet above sea level
Land Area2.1 Square Miles



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