Prentiss County, Mississippi

Total Population: 24,999

County Seat: Booneville

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Median Home Value

$116,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,466

Across all households

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)11.4%
Two or More Races3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Other Race1.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.3%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.9%

No Health Insurance

8.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

11.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,466

Mean Household Income

$72,927

Per Capita Income

$28,978

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$116,500

Median Rent

$620/mo

Total Housing Units

11,029

Owner-Occupied

78.9%

Renter-Occupied

21.1%

Vacancy Rate

15.1%

Married Couple Households

50.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

15.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.3%

Average Household Size

2.55

Broadband Internet Access

78.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28117.