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.
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 |
| Altitude : | 331 feet / 101 meters |
| Capital city : | Prentiss is capital of Jefferson Davis County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:51:55 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 119 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -16.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prentiss is located at 31°35'55"N 89°52'1"W (31.5985000, -89.8670200).
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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 |
Other Places in Prentiss
1 Prentiss City Hall
911 3rd St, Prentiss, MS 39474 ➦ Show Map
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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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Schools in Prentiss
College & universities near Prentiss, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175573 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson (MS) | 39191 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prentiss, MS
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 |
