Prentiss, MS County is a lively community with a population of 25,022 people. The county is relatively small compared to the US population of 329,725,481 and has a population density of 60 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. Local businesses like Bayou Outdoors & Supply Co., Joe's Bar-B-Q and Burger Joint, and Prentiss Pharmacy provide goods and services to the county. Residents also enjoy year round outdoor activities like fishing on Lake Prentiss or hiking in nearby Coldwater Falls State Park. Organizations like the Lions Club and Rotary Club are involved in many local projects that benefit the community and numerous sporting events take place throughout the year including soccer games at Fields Family Park or baseball games at Tomlinson Field.
The population in Prentiss County is 25,022. There are 60 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Prentiss County is 38.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Prentiss County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Prentiss County
- 51.5% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 32.5% are married with children
- 17.2% have children, but are single
Race in Prentiss County
- 83.1% are White
- 13.4% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander