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Pontotoc County

Mississippi · 29,957 residents · 497.813 sq mi
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Pontotoc County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,957
+12%since 2000
from 26,726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+5%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K27K30K33K1990201020202024Pontotoc County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,420
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,055 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,820
+14%since 2000
from $15,658 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(22,336)
Black13.9%(3,711)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(481)
Asian0.1%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(9,107)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(23,531)
Black13.7%(4,096)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,849)
Asian0.2%(56)
Other1.5%(435)
Diversity Score45.1%(13,508)
Diversity Score
45
+32%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pontotoc County, Mississippi?

Pontotoc County, Mississippi has about 29,957 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pontotoc County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pontotoc County, Mississippi earns about $38,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pontotoc County, Mississippi expensive?

In Pontotoc County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Pontotoc County, Mississippi?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pontotoc County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pontotoc County, Mississippi?

About 16.4% of people in Pontotoc County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pontotoc County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Pontotoc County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,720 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9501.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 38863ZIP 38826ZIP 38841ZIP 38871ZIP 38864ZIP 38869
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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