Prentiss
Town in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi

Prentiss is a town in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, with 976 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 331 ft (101 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Silver Creek, 7.5 miles W.
- 976residents (2020 Census)
- 331 ftelevation · 101 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 326 / sq mipopulation density
- 39474ZIP code
About Prentiss
Prentiss is a town in and the county seat of Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Prentiss had a population of 976.
Prentiss is located on the Longleaf Trace, Mississippi's first recreational rail trail.
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Living in Prentiss
- Median household income
- $30,667
- Median home value
- $76,100
- Median rent
- $822/mo
- Median age
- 47
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Prentiss had 976 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 976 |
|---|---|
| Density | 326 per sq mi (126 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prentiss at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Davis County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 976 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.99 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5995° N, 89.8747° W |
| ZIP code | 39474 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2859920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prentiss
- Silver Creek7.5 mi W
- Bassfield10.5 mi SE
- New Hebron11.2 mi NW
- Monticello14.7 mi W
- Mount Olive16.7 mi NE
- Collins18.4 mi E
- Magee20.6 mi NE
- Seminary22.3 mi E
- Sumrall23.3 mi SE
- Columbia23.8 mi S
- Foxworth24.9 mi S
- Mendenhall25.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Prentiss
What county is Prentiss in?
Prentiss is in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Prentiss, MS?
976 people lived in Prentiss at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prentiss, MS?
The ZIP code of Prentiss is 39474.
What is the elevation of Prentiss?
331 feet (101 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prentiss?
Silver Creek (7.5 mi), Bassfield (10.5 mi), New Hebron (11.2 mi), Monticello (14.7 mi), Mount Olive (16.7 mi).
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