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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Location of Prentiss on Mississippi map.

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
Jefferson Davis County Mississippi Courthouse image
Jefferson Davis County Mississippi Courthouse image

Geography

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

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Weather

87°F
Partly Sunny
0 to 5 mph S Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

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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

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