Pontotoc County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,550 | — | #1,430 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,484 | -31.5% | #2,691 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,889 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,100 | -44.3% | #2,098 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $864 | -25.7% | #1,644 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.6% | #2,253 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pontotoc County has a population of 31,550, making it the #1,430 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pontotoc County is $51,484, ranking #2,691 out of 3,222 counties — 31.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Pontotoc County is $157,100 (-44.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $864/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.8%.
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87.8% of residents in Pontotoc County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% below the national rate.
About Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Pontotoc County, Mississippi has a total population of 31,550, making it the 1,430th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pontotoc County is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pontotoc County is $51,484, which ranks #2,691 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Pontotoc County is $157,100, 44.3% below the national median. Renters in Pontotoc County pay a median gross rent of $864 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pontotoc County, 18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Pontotoc County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%).
All data for Pontotoc County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.