Booneville, Mississippi
Booneville: City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Booneville is a city located in the county of Prentiss in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,743 and a population density of 131 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,400 inhabitants.
Booneville is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi and is the county seat of Prentiss County. It is located in the hilly North Mississippi region, and ecologically is part of the Southeastern Plains region.
It is known as "the City of Roses". Booneville was named after frontiersman Daniel Boone, who spent time in this area during the early 19th century. In 1861, Booneville was incorporated as a city.
The population of Booneville was 8,539 at the 2010 census and it has an estimated 2020 population of 9,688 people. The city has one public high school (Northwest), one private high school (Prentiss Christian Academy), two public elementary schools (Northwest Elementary School and Prentiss Elementary School), one public middle school (Northwest Middle School) and three private elementary schools: Prentiss Christian Academy (PK-6), St. Joseph Catholic School (PK-8) and St. Mary's Catholic School (PK-8).
The University of Mississippi Medical Center was founded in Booneville in 1947, and it has grown into one of the most respected medical centers in the region. The college also offers degrees in nursing and pharmacy, as well as a small liberal arts program.
The climate in Booneville is mild year-round, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing during winter months or rising above 90 degrees during summer months. The average high temperature during July is 89 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius), while the low temperature averages around 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius).
Quick Facts about Booneville
| Population : | 8,400 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Prentiss County |
| Postal code : | 38829 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 66.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Capital city : | Booneville is capital of Prentiss County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:58:09 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 126 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Booneville is located at 34°39'29"N 88°34'0"W (34.6581500, -88.5667200).
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Official website of Booneville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Booneville decreased by 4.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,743 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,780 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,709 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,779 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,751 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,769 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,742 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,676 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,489 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,497 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,400 | -1.15% | estimation process |
People born in Booneville (9)
People born in Booneville, including politician Travis Childers, musician Hayden Thompson, baseball player Cecil Bolton, .
List
- George E. Allen (American football coach, political operative) he was born in 29/02/1896
- Harold Bishop (American football player) he was born in 08/04/1970
- Orma Rinehart Smith (United States federal judge) he was born in 04/09/1904
- Rhonda Keenum (White House Public Liaison) she was born in 01/01/1961
- William J. McCoy (American politician) he was born in 14/08/1942
- Asya Branch (miss USA 2020) she was born in 05/05/1998
Schools in Booneville
College & universities near Booneville, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176169 | Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville (MS) | 38829 |
| 451343 | Corinth Academy of Cosmetology | Corinth (MS) | 38834 |
Post offices near Booneville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Boonevill Post Office | Booneville (MS) | 38829 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Booneville , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 3,764 people.
- Booneville , Kentucky county seat in Kentucky with a population of 155 people.
Other cities in Prentiss County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prentiss County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower | 960 | Town of the United States |
| Jumpertown | 477 | Town of the United States |
| Marietta | 253 | Town in Prentiss County, Mississippi |
Distance to Other Cities
Booneville distances to largest Mississippi cities
