Prentiss County, MS

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2021 Population

25,022

0.529% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.9

1.27% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.5%

17.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$46,417

15.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$98,400

3.25% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

10,543

1.74% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Prentiss County, MS had a population of 25k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $46,417. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Prentiss County, MS declined from 25,155 to 25,022, a −0.529% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,163 to $46,417, a 15.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Prentiss County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.06%).

None of the households in Prentiss County, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Prentiss County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Prentiss County, MS are Northeast Mississippi Community College (738 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Prentiss County, MS was $98,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Prentiss County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Prentiss County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Prentiss County, MS borders Alcorn County, MS, Itawamba County, MS, Lee County, MS, Tippah County, MS, Tishomingo County, MS, and Union County, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Prentiss County, MS is home to a population of 25k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.66% of Prentiss County, MS residents were born outside of the country (415 people).

In 2021, there were 7.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.4k people) in Prentiss County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 599 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Prentiss County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Prentiss County, MS was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Prentiss County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Prentiss County, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.4k ± 220
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.86k ± 430
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
599 ± 299

1.49%

Hispanic Population

373 people

1.49% of the people in Prentiss County, MS are hispanic (373 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Prentiss County, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
17,687 ± 3,255 people
India
5,172 ± 1,764 people
Vietnam
4,317 ± 1,612 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 17,687 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,172 and Vietnam with 4,317.

Foreign-Born Population

1.66%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

415 people

2.33%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

587 people

As of 2021, 1.66% of Prentiss County, MS residents (415 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Prentiss County, MS was 2.33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Prentiss County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
307 ± 161
Gulf War (2001-)
290 ± 180
Gulf War (1990s)
79 ± 77

Prentiss County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Prentiss County, MS employs 10.5k people. The largest industries in Prentiss County, MS are Manufacturing (2,843 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,303 people), and Retail Trade (1,167 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($62,722), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,688), and Information ($58,673).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,883. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.5k

2021 Value

± 884

1.74%

1 Year growth

± 11.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Prentiss County, MS grew at a rate of 1.74%, from 10.4k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Prentiss County, MS, are Production Occupations (1,773 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,204 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,037 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Prentiss County, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.5k

2021 Value

± 884

1.74%

1 Year growth

± 11.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Prentiss County, MS grew at a rate of 1.74%, from 10.4k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Prentiss County, MS, are Manufacturing (2,843 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,303 people), and Retail Trade (1,167 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Prentiss County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Prentiss County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,185

Median earning men ± $2,188

$31,070

Median earning women ± $1,099

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,991), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,779), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($46,979).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($65,962), Construction ($41,650), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,296).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

177
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
171
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
151
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$246k
Manufacturing
$46.7k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$28.4k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Prentiss County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 78.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.658%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (78.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.658%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Prentiss County, MS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Prentiss County, MS awarded 738 degrees. The student population of Prentiss County, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,268 male students and 2,016 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Prentiss County, MS are White (600 and 81.3%), followed by Black or African American (111 and 15%), Two or More Races (10 and 1.36%), and Hispanic or Latino (9 and 1.22%).

The largest universities in Prentiss County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Mississippi Community College (738 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Prentiss County, MS are General Studies (394 and 53.4%), Registered Nursing (65 and 8.81%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (43 and 5.83%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,284 students enrolled in Prentiss County, MS, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,478 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
394 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
65 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Prentiss County, MS was General Studies with 394 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Prentiss County, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

738 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Mississippi Community College with 738 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 269 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Prentiss County, MS, which is 0.574 times less than the 469 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 600 degrees mean that there were 5.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 111 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($470) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Prentiss County, MS was $98,400 in 2021, which is 0.402 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $95,300 to $98,400, a 3.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Prentiss County, MS is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Prentiss County, MS have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Prentiss County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 11.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Prentiss County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.73%.

Housing

Property

$98,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,685

$6,970

Median Property Taxes

±$670

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Prentiss County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Prentiss County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.7% of the housing units in Prentiss County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Prentiss County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9505

The following map shows all of the tracts in Prentiss County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,417

Median Household Income

± $6,422

9.09k

Number of Households

± 774

In 2021, the median household income of the 9.09k households in Prentiss County, MS grew to $46,417 from the previous year's value of $40,163.

The following chart displays the households in Prentiss County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Prentiss County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (88.4%)
Carpooled (7.5%)
Worked At Home (2.33%)

In 2021, 88.4% of workers in Prentiss County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.5%) and those who worked at home (2.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Prentiss County, MS have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.48% of the workforce in Prentiss County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Prentiss County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Prentiss County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Prentiss County, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Prentiss County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.73%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Prentiss County, MS (3.95k out of 23.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Prentiss County, MS is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 22.6% of the children was living in poverty in Prentiss County, MS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.5% of the population of Prentiss County, MS has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Prentiss County, MS see 2792 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year (2532 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2274 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 834 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,792 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Prentiss County, MS

Primary care physicians in Prentiss County, MS see an average of 2,792 patients per year. This represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year (2,532 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Prentiss County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.47%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Prentiss County, MS declined by 9.37% from 9.35% to 8.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Prentiss County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 75.4 in Prentiss County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Prentiss County, MS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.6% in Prentiss County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Prentiss County, MS.

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