Prentiss is a tiny town located in the state of Mississippi. With a population of 938 people and two associated neighborhoods, Prentiss is the 173rd largest community in Mississippi.Unlike some towns, Prentiss isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Prentiss are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Prentiss is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Prentiss who work in office and administrative support (20.69%), sales jobs (14.22%), and maintenance occupations (9.91%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Prentiss is worth considering. One downside of living in Prentiss, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.83 minutes every day commuting to work. The citizens of Prentiss are slightly less educated than the national average of 21.84% for the average city or town: 15.63% of adults in Prentiss have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree The per capita income in Prentiss in 2022 was $17,134, which is low income relative to Mississippi and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $68,536 for a family of four. Prentiss also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 33.56% of its population below the federal poverty line.Prentiss is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Prentiss home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Prentiss residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Prentiss include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Prentiss is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Arabic.
