Booneville
City in Prentiss County, Mississippi
Booneville is a city in Prentiss County, Mississippi, with 9,126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wheeler, 5.9 miles S.
- 9,126residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 25.8 sq miland area · 66.7 km²
- 354 / sq mipopulation density
- 38829ZIP code
About Booneville
Booneville is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi and is the county seat of Prentiss County. It is located in the hilly North Mississippi region, and ecologically is part of the Southeastern Plains region.
The city of Booneville is nicknamed "the City of Hospitality," in reference to the town's southern hospitality. The city flag, welcome sign, and city website have an image of a magnolia blossom, a symbol of hospitality as well as the state flower of Mississippi. Booneville was incorporated in 1861 and named after R.H. Boone, a relative of Daniel Boone. As of the 2020 census, Booneville had a population of 9,126. It is one of 21 certified Mississippi retirement cities.
Booneville is home to Northeast Mississippi Community College, the tenth-largest community college by enrollment in the state.
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Living in Booneville
- Median household income
- $50,879
- Median home value
- $136,700
- Median rent
- $645/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Booneville had 9,126 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,126 |
|---|---|
| Density | 354 per sq mi (137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Booneville at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Prentiss County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,126 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.75 sq mi (66.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6644° N, 88.5680° W |
| ZIP code | 38829 |
| Official website | booneville-ms.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2807780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Booneville
- Wheeler5.9 mi S
- Jumpertown6.4 mi NW
- Rienzi7.1 mi N
- Jacinto10.5 mi NE
- New Site11.5 mi SE
- Baldwyn11.8 mi S
- Biggersville11.9 mi N
- Marietta12.6 mi SE
- Kossuth14.8 mi N
- Dumas15.7 mi W
- Glen15.9 mi NE
- Kirkville16.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Booneville
What county is Booneville in?
Booneville is in Prentiss County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Booneville, MS?
9,126 people lived in Booneville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Booneville, MS?
The ZIP code of Booneville is 38829.
What is the elevation of Booneville?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Booneville?
Wheeler (5.9 mi), Jumpertown (6.4 mi), Rienzi (7.1 mi), Jacinto (10.5 mi), New Site (11.5 mi).
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