Prentiss County, Mississippi
Prentiss County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Prentiss County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,276 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,013 inhabitants. Its county seat is Booneville. The county was created 156 years ago in 1869.
County Snapshot
Prentiss County at a glance
Prentiss County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
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BoonevillePopulation 8,400
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Quick Facts about Prentiss County
| Population | 25,013 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area | 1083 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6183,-88.5201 |
| Named for | Seargent Smith Prentiss |
| Altitude | 489 feet / 149 meters |
| Capital | Booneville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:24:43 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Prentiss County is located at 34°37'6"N 88°31'12"W (34.6182900, -88.5201000). It has 3 neighbors: Alcorn County, Lee County and Tishomingo County.
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The largest city of Prentiss County is Booneville with a population of 8,400. Other cities include, Sunflower population 960, Jumpertown population 477 and Marietta population 253. See all Prentiss County cities & populated places.
Prentiss County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prentiss County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Booneville | 8,400 | City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Sunflower | 960 | Town of the United States |
| Jumpertown | 477 | Town of the United States |
| Marietta | 253 | Town in Prentiss County, Mississippi |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Prentiss County
Official Website- Booneville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Prentiss County decreased by 1.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,276 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,359 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,354 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,467 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,405 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,440 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,405 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,215 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,088 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,126 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,013 | -0.45% | estimation process |
People born in Prentiss County (1)
American politician J. P. Wilemon was born in Prentiss County
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 |