Prentiss County, MS

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2019 Population

25,255

0.414% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.2

0.513% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

21.9%

7.35% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$39,256

4.63% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$92,700

0.98% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

9,754

0.963% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Prentiss County, MS had a population of 25.3k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $39,256. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Prentiss County, MS declined from 25,360 to 25,255, a −0.414% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,519 to $39,256, a 4.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Prentiss County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.63%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), and White (Hispanic) (1.13%). 0% of the households in Prentiss County, MS speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.7% of the residents in Prentiss County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Prentiss County, MS are Northeast Mississippi Community College (805 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Prentiss County, MS was $92,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%. Most people in Prentiss County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Prentiss County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Prentiss County, MS borders Alcorn County, MS, Itawamba County, MS, Lee County, MS, Tippah County, MS, Tishomingo County, MS, and Union County, MS.

United States Mississippi

Diversity

Prentiss County, MS is home to a population of 25.3k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.96% of Prentiss County, MS residents were born outside of the country (496 people).

In 2019, there were 8.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.8k people) in Prentiss County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.53k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 917 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Prentiss County, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.8k ± 70
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.53k ± 397
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
917 ± 301

1.5%

Hispanic Population

380 people

1.5% of the people in Prentiss County, MS are hispanic (380 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Prentiss County, MS as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.96%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

496 people

0.619%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

157 people

As of 2019, 1.96% of Prentiss County, MS residents (496 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Prentiss County, MS was 0.619%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Prentiss County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 38.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Prentiss County, MS was 39.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Prentiss County, MS are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Prentiss County, MS residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
20,974 ± 3,543 people
India
5,148 ± 1,760 people
Vietnam
3,866 ± 1,526 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 20,974 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,148 and Vietnam with 3,866.

Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

99.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.7% of Prentiss County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Prentiss County, MS was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Prentiss County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
372 ± 116
Gulf War (2001-)
201 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
94 ± 76

Prentiss County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Mississippi. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Mississippi, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Mississippi across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Prentiss County, MS is $39,256. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Prentiss County, MS was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $42,976, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $42,357 and $40,087.

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,310. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Prentiss County, MS employs 9.75k people. The largest industries in Prentiss County, MS are Manufacturing (2,592 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,378 people), and Educational Services (974 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,417), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,676), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,656).

Wages

Median Household Income

$39,256

2019 value

± $4,045

4.63%

1 Year Growth

± 14%

Households in Prentiss County, MS have a median annual income of $39,256, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $37,519 in 2018, which represents a 4.63% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Prentiss County, MS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

$55,021

Average Male Salary in Mississippi

± $1,808

$39,310

Average Female Salary in Mississippi

± $1,236

In 2019, full-time male employees in Mississippi made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Mississippi by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Mississippi

Asian
$48,743 ± $12,305
White
$48,350 ± $1,460
Other
$36,365 ± $10,998

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Mississippi workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Mississippi.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Mississippi by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Prentiss County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.445

2019 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.442

2018 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2019, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.611% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9502
Census Tract 9501

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Prentiss County, MS was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $42,976, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $42,357 and $40,087.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Prentiss County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Prentiss County, MS (5.28k out of 24.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,053 ± 482
Black
724 ± 258
Two Or More
464 ± 168

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Prentiss County, MS is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.75k

2019 Value

± 788

0.963%

1 Year growth

± 11%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Prentiss County, MS grew at a rate of 0.963%, from 9.66k employees to 9.75k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Prentiss County, MS, are Production Occupations (1,387 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,014 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (822 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Prentiss County, MS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Prentiss County, MS, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (1,387 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,014 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (822 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Prentiss County, MS has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.51 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (2.2 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.68 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Prentiss County, MS, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($70,216), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($63,750), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($63,304).

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.75k

2019 Value

± 788

0.963%

1 Year growth

± 11%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Prentiss County, MS grew at a rate of 0.963%, from 9.66k employees to 9.75k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Prentiss County, MS, are Manufacturing (2,592 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,378 people), and Educational Services (974 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Prentiss County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Prentiss County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Prentiss County, MS, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (2,592 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,378 people), and Educational Services (974 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Prentiss County, MS has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.66 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.64 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.22 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Prentiss County, MS, by median earnings, are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,417), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,676), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,656).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.5B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($25.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($12.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Mississippi.

$182B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 105% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$21.9B
Louisiana
$11.4B
Tennessee
$10.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $21.9B, followed by Louisiana with $11.4B and Tennessee and $10.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Prentiss County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 78.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.658%). The most partisan county was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (78.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.658%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Prentiss County, MS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Mississippi.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Prentiss County, MS

78.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Mississippi

George County, MS
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Itawamba County, MS
87.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Tishomingo County, MS
86.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Mississippi was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Mississippi colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Prentiss County, MS awarded 805 degrees. The student population of Prentiss County, MS is skewed towards women, with 1,233 male students and 2,010 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Prentiss County, MS are White (644 and 80%), followed by Black or African American (127 and 15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 2.24%), and Asian (6 and 0.745%).

The largest universities in Prentiss County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Mississippi Community College (805 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Prentiss County, MS are General Studies (477 and 59.3%), Registered Nursing (84 and 10.4%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (28 and 3.48%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
477 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
84 degree-majorss awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
18 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Prentiss County, MS was General Studies with 477 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Prentiss County, MS according to their major.

Universities

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

805 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Prentiss County, MS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Mississippi Community College with 805 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

284

Degrees Awarded to Men

521

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 284 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Prentiss County, MS, which is 0.545 times less than the 521 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Prentiss County, MS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
644 degrees awarded
Black or African American
127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Prentiss County, MS was White students. These 644 degrees mean that there were 5.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 127 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Prentiss County, MS was $92,700 in 2019, which is 0.385 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $91,800 to $92,700, a 0.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Prentiss County, MS is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Prentiss County, MS have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Prentiss County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$92,700

2019 Median

± $4,939

$91,800

2018 Median

± $5,738

In 2019, the median property value in Prentiss County, MS grew to to $92,700 from the previous year's value of $91,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Prentiss County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Prentiss County, MS the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,256

Median Household Income

± $4,045

9.15k

Number of Households

± 722

In 2019, the median household income of the 9.15k households in Prentiss County, MS grew to $39,256 from the previous year's value of $37,519.

The following chart displays the households in Prentiss County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Prentiss County, MS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Prentiss County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

2019 Homeownership

72.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 72.7% of the housing units in Prentiss County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Prentiss County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Prentiss County, MS have a longer commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 4.12% of the workforce in Prentiss County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Prentiss County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (85.3%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (1.59%)

In 2019, 85.3% of workers in Prentiss County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (1.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Prentiss County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Prentiss County, MS have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88% of the population of Prentiss County, MS has health coverage, with 39.4% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 9.66% on non-group plans, and 0.725% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Prentiss County, MS see 2532 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.8% decrease from the previous year (2807 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2284 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 931 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Sunflower County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (24.6%). Additionally, Sunflower County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (53.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,532 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Prentiss County, MS

Primary care physicians in Prentiss County, MS see an average of 2,532 patients per year. This represents a 9.8% decrease from the previous year (2,807 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Prentiss County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

$7,646

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Mississippi

$4,045

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,690

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,021

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Mississippi (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.86%, from $7,362 to $7,646.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12%

Uninsured

39.4%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

9.66%

Non-Group

0.725%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Prentiss County, MS declined by 4.76% from 12.6% to 12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Prentiss County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.