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Pontotoc, Mississippi
Pontotoc, city, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Pontotoc had 6,156 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,640 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,806 (±18). GEOID 2859160.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,156
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,640 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,806 ±18
Median household income
$46,167
±$12,974 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$155,800
±$68,797 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$803
±$218 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Pontotoc and what county is it in?
Pontotoc is a city in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It covers 11.2 square miles of land, 504 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pontotoc, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,156 people lived in Pontotoc on July 1, 2025, up 9.2% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 5,640 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,806 (±18).
| Measure | Pontotoc | Pontotoc County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,806 ±18 | 31,550 | −209 |
| Households | 2,086 ±266 | 11,819 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.70 ±0.34 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,348 ±279 | 14,221 | no clear change |
Pontotoc's population since 2000
From 5,253 in 2000 to 6,156 in 2025: up 17.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pontotoc as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pontotoc?
The median resident of Pontotoc is 34.0 years old; 27.0% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.9%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pontotoc | Pontotoc County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 ±3.7 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.0% ±5.5 pts | 26.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±4.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Male | 43.4% ±5.2 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.2% ±5.1 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.9% ±6.8 pts | 74.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.9% ±5.5 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±5.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±2.6 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.8% ±7.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±2.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 24.4% ±6.1 pts | 19.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.8% ±5.1 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±5.4 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.4% ±6.9 pts | 18.5% | +9.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±4.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.2% ±3.7 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pontotoc earn?
Half of Pontotoc's 2,086 households earn less than $46,167 a year (±$12,974), against $51,484 in Pontotoc County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $60,382 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pontotoc | Pontotoc County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,167 ±$12,974 | $51,484 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,394 ±$10,951 | $71,266 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,266 ±$4,487 | $27,826 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4% ±7.6 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2% ±11.4 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1% ±5.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±3.9 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.8% ±6.9 pts | 77.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pontotoc?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Pontotoc's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $155,800 by its owner (±$68,797). The median renter pays $803 a month including utilities, and 53.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pontotoc | Pontotoc County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $155,800 ±$68,797 | $157,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $803 ±$218 | $864 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.2% ±13.9 pts | 32.9% | +37.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,379 ±$530 | $1,240 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±9.6 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±9.6 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,348 ±279 | 14,221 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1% ±7.9 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% ±4.7 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.5% ±7.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±2.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pontotoc building?
Builders took permits for 82 new housing units in Pontotoc in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 13.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pontotoc work and get to work?
89.0% of Pontotoc's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes.
| Measure | Pontotoc | Pontotoc County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3% ±6.4 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±4.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.0% ±7.2 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.8% ±3.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8% ±3.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min ±4.4 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pontotoc?
1 census tract lies mostly in Pontotoc, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Pontotoc County | 5,592 | $50,584 |
| Tract 9501.02Pontotoc County | 6,829 | $68,487 |
| Tract 9505Pontotoc County | 5,190 | $49,683 |
| Tract 9502Pontotoc County | 5,089 | $54,833 |
| Tract 9504Pontotoc County | 4,749 | $48,771 |
| Tract 9501.01Pontotoc County | 4,101 | $50,049 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pontotoc) · Census block assignment files
How does Pontotoc compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pontotoc is the 4,360th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 58th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Pontotoc ranks 91st of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 58th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 8th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 113th | 187 |
| Median household income | 91st | 172 |
| Per capita income | 104th | 183 |
| Median home value | 76th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 97th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 120th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th | 171 |
| Median age | 142nd | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 139th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 146th | 185 |
Pontotoc's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Pontotoc with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pontotoc?
17 of the 57 figures for Pontotoc on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pontotoc are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pontotoc.