Prentiss County Development Association
401 West Parker Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
662-728-3505

DATA CENTER: DEMOGRAPHICS

Population data, household information, educational attainment, and age distributions for Prentiss County

POPULATION

Prentiss County had a population of 25,490 in 2008. Of that number, 51.45% of the population are female, while 48.55% are male.

The majority of the population (52.27%) is between the ages of 20 and 59. The distribution of ages in the county is seen below.

Age Distribution in Prentiss County, Mississippi

Population Projections

Location 2008 Population Projected Population 2013
Prentiss County 25,490 25,308
City of Baldwyn 3,357 3,361
City of Booneville 8,252 8,088
City of Jumpertown 395 388
City of Marietta 236 229

HOUSEHOLDS

There are 10,046 households and 7,132 families in Prentiss County. Median household income in 2008 was $34,938.

2008 Household income distribution in Prentiss County, MS

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

10.99% of the population has attained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Educational Attainment of the Population over 25 in Prentiss County, MS

Educational Attainment of Population Age 25 Years or Older in Prentiss County and the Cities of Baldwyn and Booneville, 2008

  High School Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Prentiss County 34.6% 17.2% 7.8% 6.4% 4.6%
City of Baldwyn 30.4% 20.4% 10.2% 7.9% 4.1%
City of Booneville

33.2%

16.8% 9% 8.1% 6.3%

Educational Attainment of Population Age 25 Years or Older 30 Miles, 45 Miles, and 60 Miles from the Center of Prentiss County, 2008

  High School Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

30-mile radius 36.8% 16.6% 7% 8.2% 4.5%
45-mile radius 37% 17.2% 6.5% 8.6% 4.5%
60-mile radius

35.8%

17.8% 6.3% 9.4% 5.1%