Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,184 (100%) |
| Population Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,724 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,808 |
| Median Home Value | $122,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,050 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,437 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,158 (19.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,455 (13.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,595 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 6,599 (68.8%) |
The table below compares Prentiss County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 35 | 58th |
| Population Density | # 24 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 40 | 52nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 31 | 63rd |
| Diversity Index | # 74 | 11th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
