Prentiss

Town in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi

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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.

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, MS population

Prentiss had 976 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census976
Density326 per sq mi (126 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Prentiss at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyJefferson Davis County
TypeTown
Population976 (2020)
Land area2.99 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates31.5995° N, 89.8747° W
ZIP code39474
Census code (GEOID)2859920

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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