Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, Pontotoc County has a population of 31,550 residents and a median age of 35.9 years, making it the #1,430 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.7%. The median home value is $157,100, and the median household income is $51,484, which is 31% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Pontotoc County, 18.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 45.1% below the national average, ranking #2,261 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Pontotoc County is 72.7 years. 21.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 15.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.8% of adults in Pontotoc County smoke , 43.4% are obese , and 17.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 22.0 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Pontotoc County is 5.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 27.9 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
18.7% of children in Pontotoc County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 31.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Pontotoc County is 63.4%. The mean commute time is 28.5 min, which is 3.2% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Pontotoc County voted Republican with a margin of 67.8%. The vote was 15.7% Dem / 83.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.7 toward Republicans .
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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.