What is the population of Prentiss?

The population of Prentiss, MS is 925.

Where is Prentiss located?

Prentiss, MS is located at latitude 31.5985000 and longitude -89.8670200. It is in United States.

What is the area of Prentiss?

The area of Prentiss, MS is 7.745205 km².

What is the elevation of Prentiss?

Prentiss, MS has an elevation of 101 meters (331 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Prentiss in?

Prentiss, MS is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Prentiss in?

Prentiss is in the state of Mississippi, United States.

What county is Prentiss, MS in?

Prentiss is in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.

How has the population of Prentiss changed?

The population of Prentiss, MS has decreased from 1,081 (2010) to 925 (2020), a change of -14.4%.

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Prentiss, Mississippi

Prentiss: town of the United States

About

Prentiss is a town located in the county of Jefferson Davis in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,081 and a population density of 140 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 925 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Prentiss

Population	925 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Mississippi (United States)
County	Jefferson Davis County
Postal code	39474
Phone Area Codes	601
Area	7.75 km²
Latitude & Longitude	31.5985,-89.8670
Altitude	331 feet / 101 meters
Capital city	Prentiss is capital of Jefferson Davis County
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	13:56:06 (15th April 2026)
Density	119 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-16.86% (2010-2020)
Weather	87℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Prentiss is located at 31°35'55"N 89°52'1"W (31.5985000, -89.8670200).

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87°F

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0 to 5 mph S Wednesday

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Prentiss decreased by 16.86% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	1,081	-	census
2011	1,056	-2.37%	estimation process
2012	1,041	-1.44%	estimation process
2013	1,026	-1.46%	estimation process
2014	1,014	-1.18%	estimation process
2015	995	-1.91%	estimation process
2016	975	-2.05%	estimation process
2017	959	-1.67%	estimation process
2018	946	-1.37%	estimation process
2019	933	-1.39%	estimation process
2020	925	-0.86%	estimation process

Prentiss zip code is 39474. County name: Jefferson Davis, County fips: 28065

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Services and Civic Places in Prentiss

1Prentiss City Hall

911 3rd St, Prentiss, MS 39474 View details

Phone: +16017925196 | Website available

People born in Prentiss (3)

People born in Prentiss, including songwriter, record producer, music executive Clyde Otis, politician Vincent Davis, chemical engineer and academic administrator Felecia M. Nave, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Prentiss, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
175573	Copiah-Lincoln Community College	Wesson (MS)	39191

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to Prentiss, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
HBI	Hattiesburg, MS	7297 US Highway 49	BUS
BRH	Brookhaven	East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.	RAIL
HAZ	Hazlehurst station	North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.	RAIL
HBG	Hattiesburg station	308 Newman St.	RAIL
MCB	McComb	114 Northeast Railroad Ave.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Prentiss.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Pren Post Office	Prentiss (MS)	39474

Other cities in Jefferson Davis County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson Davis County , MS.

City Name	Population	Title
Bassfield	206	Human settlement in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, United States of America