Prentiss County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,184 | — | #1,651 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,724 | -33.8% | #2,785 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,563 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,500 | -56.5% | #2,620 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $637 | -45.2% | #2,979 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.2% | #2,266 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Prentiss County has a population of 25,184, making it the #1,651 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Prentiss County is $49,724, ranking #2,785 out of 3,222 counties — 33.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Prentiss County is $122,500 (-56.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $637/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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92.2% of residents in Prentiss County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Prentiss County, Mississippi
Prentiss County, Mississippi has a total population of 25,184, making it the 1,651st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Prentiss County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Prentiss County is $49,724, which ranks #2,785 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Prentiss County is $122,500, 56.5% below the national median. Renters in Prentiss County pay a median gross rent of $637 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Prentiss County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.9 min.
Prentiss County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.8%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Prentiss County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.