Prentiss County, Mississippi

MS · FIPS 28117 Republican

Located in Mississippi, Prentiss County has a population of 25,184 residents and a median age of 38.1 years, making it the #1,651 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.8%. The median home value is $122,500, and the median household income is $49,724, which is 34% below the national median.

25,184
Population
#1,651 of 3,222
$49,724
Median Income
-33.8% #2,785 of 3,222
38.1 years
Median Age
-2.1% #2,563 of 3,222
16.8%
Poverty Rate
+33.2% #2,266 of 3,222
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Demographics
25,184
Economy
$49,724
Housing
$122,500
Education
19.7%
Health & Wellbeing
92.2%
Substance Use
40.4%
Safety
6.8 /100K
Families & Children
23.6%
Civic & Transportation
26.9 min
Elections
Rep +66.1%

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.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

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%.

Income#2,785
$49,724
-33.8%
vs nation
14th percentile
Per Capita#2,608
$28,808
-30.2%
vs nation
19th percentile
Poverty#2,266
16.8%
+33.2%
vs nation
30th percentile
Unemployment#951
3.5%
-34.9%
vs nation
71th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

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%.

Home Value#2,620
$122,500
-56.5%
vs nation
19th percentile
Rent#2,979
$637
-45.2%
vs nation
7th percentile
Homeownership#1,048
77.5%
+20.4%
vs nation
67th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Prentiss County, 19.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 41.5% below the national average, ranking #2,050 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7% −41.5% vs nation
Rank #2,050 of 3,222
36th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Prentiss County is 72.0 years. 22.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,503
72.0
-4.2%
vs nation
18th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,331
22.5%
+15.0%
vs nation
26th percentile
Diabetes#2,034
11.8%
+6.0%
vs nation
35th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,598
37.7%
+1.1%
vs nation
49th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,173
5.5
-3.2%
vs nation
63th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,432
4.3
-2.4%
vs nation
55th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,326
13.0%
+24.2%
vs nation
26th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,661
31.7%
+20.2%
vs nation
15th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,761
18.6%
+29.1%
vs nation
12th percentile

Substance Use

19.9% of adults in Prentiss County smoke , 40.4% are obese , and 17.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 24.1 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#2,250
19.9%
+10.8%
vs nation
28th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,180
40.4%
+6.6%
vs nation
31th percentile
Excessive Drinking#666
17.4%
-12.4%
vs nation
79th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#818
24.1
-25.6%
vs nation
61th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Prentiss County is 6.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 17.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 29.0 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#890
6.8
-14.6%
vs nation
42th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,116
17.3
-12.3%
vs nation
56th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,262
16.8
-6.2%
vs nation
49th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,342
29.0
+43.3%
vs nation
17th percentile

Families & Children

23.6% of children in Prentiss County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 9.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 33.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#1,171
9.0
+32.5%
vs nation
14th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#2,541
33.3
+52.6%
vs nation
15th percentile
Child Poverty#2,378
23.6%
+24.3%
vs nation
24th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Prentiss County is 55.7%. The mean commute time is 26.9 min, which is 2.7% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
55.7% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
26.9 min −2.7% vs nation
Rank #1,510 of 3,222
53th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Prentiss County voted Republican with a margin of 66.1%. The vote was 16.6% Dem / 82.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.8 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +66.1%
16.6% 82.7%
Dem 10,381 votes Rep
2020 REP +58.3%
20.2% 78.5%
Dem 10,661 votes Rep
2016 REP +56.6%
20.9% 77.5%
Dem 9,871 votes Rep
2012 REP +42.4%
28.1% 70.5%
Dem 10,033 votes Rep
2008 REP +42.8%
27.6% 70.4%
Dem 10,944 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

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.