Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi
Jefferson Davis County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Jefferson Davis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,487 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,890 inhabitants. Its county seat is Prentiss. The county was created 120 years ago in 1906.
County Snapshot
Jefferson Davis County at a glance
Jefferson Davis County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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PrentissPopulation 925
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Quick Facts about Jefferson Davis County
| Population | 10,890 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Jeff Davis County, Jefferson Davis Parish, Jeff Davis County |
| Area | 1060 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5696,-89.8230 |
| Named for | Jefferson Davis |
| Altitude | 367 feet / 112 meters |
| Capital | Prentiss |
| Establishment | March 31, 1906 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 12:03:07 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jefferson Davis County is located at 31°34'11"N 89°49'23"W (31.5696400, -89.8230000). It has 2 neighbors: Marion County and Simpson County.
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The largest city of Jefferson Davis County is Prentiss with a population of 925. Other cities include and Bassfield population 206. See all Jefferson Davis County cities & populated places.
Jefferson Davis County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson Davis County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Prentiss | 925 | Town of the United States |
| Bassfield | 206 | Human settlement in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Prentiss
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson Davis County decreased by 14.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,487 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,161 | -2.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,067 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,944 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,815 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,632 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,436 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,284 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,215 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,128 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,890 | -2.19% | estimation process |
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |