Prentiss County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Prentiss County, Mississippi
Prentiss County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
25,184
Median Age
38.1
Male Median
37.0
Female Median
41.4
Prentiss County, Mississippi Population Growth

Prentiss County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -0.9%%.
-0.9%% Growth
Prentiss County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Prentiss County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.1 | 25,184 |
| 2023 | 37.9 | 24,999 |
| 2022 | 38.0 | 24,945 |
| 2021 | 38.9 | 25,022 |
| 2020 | 39.4 | 25,155 |
| 2019 | 39.2 | 25,255 |
| 2018 | 39.0 | 25,360 |
| 2017 | 39.5 | 25,389 |
| 2016 | 39.5 | 25,339 |
| 2015 | 39.2 | 25,380 |
| 2014 | 39.0 | 25,338 |
| 2013 | 39.3 | 25,354 |
| 2012 | 38.7 | 25,384 |
| 2011 | 38.7 | 25,388 |
| 2010 | 38.3 | 25,411 |
Prentiss County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 16.2% |
| 18–24 | 11.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–54 | 23.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65+ | 17.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Prentiss County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 65.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Prentiss County, Mississippi
The median age in Prentiss County, Mississippi is 38.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Prentiss County, Mississippi is 25,184.
In Prentiss County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Prentiss County, Mississippi has remained stable.