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Prentiss, MS


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Prentiss, Mississippi

Prentiss, Mississippi, in Jefferson Davis county, is 51 miles S of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 114 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 1,158 people in the town.

The People and Families of Prentiss

In Prentiss, about 53% of adults are married.

Prentiss has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prentiss had a median family income of $38,571.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Prentiss. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Prentiss Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Prentiss is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Prentiss, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Prentiss strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Prentiss Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Prentiss Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Prentiss, MS

Comparing Prentiss to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population84
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Well-Paid Single Women47
Male Share of the Population37
Well-Paid Single Men38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married59
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better38
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home48
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built51
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
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