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Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Pontotoc County had 32,096 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 28115.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,096
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,184 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,550
Median household income
$51,484
±$2,949 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$157,100
±$11,824 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$864
±$55 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Pontotoc County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 31,184 residents in Pontotoc County. The Census Bureau estimates 32,096 for July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,550 over 498 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,550 | 2,946,779 | −68 |
| Households | 11,819±385 | 1,145,431 | +1,036 |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.09 | 2.49 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 14,221±24 | 1,341,114 | +1,326 |
Pontotoc County's population since 2000
From 26,726 in 2000 to 32,096 in 2025: up 20.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Pontotoc County?
Pontotoc County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Pontotoc with 6,156 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pontotoc County?
The median resident of Pontotoc County is 35.9 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.7%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9±0.7 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.1%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% | 3.7% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.0%±0.8 pts | 55.2% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.7%±1.2 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | −0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6%±1.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0%±2.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2%±1.9 pts | 11.0% | −3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.5%±3.0 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.5%±2.5 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±1.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Pontotoc County's 11,819 households earn less than $51,484 a year (±$2,949), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $55,085 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,484±$2,949 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,266±$4,955 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,826±$1,728 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7%±2.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.1%±5.6 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.7%±2.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.5%±3.7 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 69.8% of Pontotoc County's occupied homes and renters 30.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $157,100 by its owner (±$11,824). The median renter pays $864 a month including utilities, and 32.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,100±$11,824 | $169,800 | +$26,031 |
| Median gross rent | $864±$55 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.9%±7.9 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,240±$87 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.8%±3.7 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,221±24 | 1,341,114 | +1,326 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±2.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.1%±3.4 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.8%±3.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 94 new housing units across Pontotoc County in 2025 (26 single-family), 2.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pontotoc County get to work?
87.4% of Pontotoc County's workers drive alone and 2.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8%±2.5 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±1.4 pts | 5.8% | −3.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 87.4%±3.0 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±2.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 5.9% | +1.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min±1.6 | 25.6 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 are Pontotoc County's census tracts?
Pontotoc County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,771 (Tract 9504) to $68,487 (Tract 9501.02).
| Tract 9501.0128115950101 | 4,101±506 | $50,049 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228115950102 | 6,829±817 | $68,487 |
| Tract 950228115950200 | 5,089±606 | $54,833 |
| Tract 950328115950300 | 5,592±543 | $50,584 |
| Tract 950428115950400 | 4,749±710 | $48,771 |
| Tract 950528115950500 | 5,190±811 | $49,683 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pontotoc County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 82 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 82 |
| Median home value | 21st of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 69th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 82 |
| Median age | 75th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.