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Prentiss County
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| County of Prentiss | |
Prentiss County courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | April 15, 1870 |
| Named for | Seargent Smith Prentiss |
| Seat | Booneville |
| Largest city | Booneville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 418 sq mi (1,080 km2) |
| • Land | 415 sq mi (1,070 km2) |
| • Water | 3.2 sq mi (8 km2) 0.8% |
| Population
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| • Total | 25,008 |
| • Density | 59.83/sq mi (23.100/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Prentiss County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,008. Its county seat is Booneville. The county is named for Seargent Smith Prentiss, a noted speaker and US Congressman from Natchez.
Contents
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 418 square miles (1,080 km2), of which 415 square miles (1,070 km2) is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2) (0.8%) is water.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 45
Mississippi Highway 4
Mississippi Highway 30
Mississippi Highway 145
Adjacent counties
- Alcorn County (north)
- Tishomingo County (east)
- Itawamba County (southeast)
- Lee County (southwest)
- Union County (west)
- Tippah County (northwest)
National protected area
- Natchez Trace Parkway (part)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 9,348 | — | |
| 1880 | 12,158 | 30.1% | |
| 1890 | 13,679 | 12.5% | |
| 1900 | 15,788 | 15.4% | |
| 1910 | 16,931 | 7.2% | |
| 1920 | 17,606 | 4.0% | |
| 1930 | 19,265 | 9.4% | |
| 1940 | 20,921 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 19,810 | −5.3% | |
| 1960 | 17,949 | −9.4% | |
| 1970 | 20,133 | 12.2% | |
| 1980 | 24,025 | 19.3% | |
| 1990 | 23,278 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 25,556 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 25,276 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 25,008 | −1.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 25,135 | −0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 20,166 | 80.64% |
| Black or African American | 3,547 | 14.18% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.34% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 738 | 2.95% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 405 | 1.62% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 25,008 people, 9,145 households, and 6,092 families residing in the county.
Communities
Cities
- Baldwyn (partly in Lee County)
- Booneville (county seat)
Towns
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
Education
School districts include:
- Baldwyn School District
- Booneville School District
- Prentiss County School District
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Prentiss (Misisipi) para niños
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