Pontotoc is a city located in Pontotoc County Mississippi. Pontotoc has a 2024 population of 5,963. It is also the county seat of Pontotoc County. Pontotoc is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 5.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,637 in 2020.
The average household income in Pontotoc is $67,981 with a poverty rate of 21.95%. The median age in Pontotoc is 33.4 years: 31.6 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pontotoc was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,941 | 51.81% |
| Black or African American | 1,633 | 28.77% |
| Other race | 639 | 11.26% |
| Two or more races | 463 | 8.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,042 | 2.7 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Non Family | 726 | 1.08 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Married | 690 | 3.98 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 441 | 3.75 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Male | 185 | 1.72 | 10.8 | 89.2 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 3.98% |
| Associates Degree | 403 | 10.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 455 | 11.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 331 | 8.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,153 | 30.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 416 | 10.88% |
| Some College | 912 | 23.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,095 | 1,865 | 384 |
| Black | 1,074 | 1,001 | 365 |
| Hispanic | 371 | 106 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 313 | 282 | 0 |
| Other Race | 278 | 62 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,833 | $45,375 | $46,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $16,291 | $0 | $16,291 |
| High School Graduate | $34,840 | $40,588 | $28,598 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,313 | $45,366 | $15,500 |
| Overall | $35,068 | $42,602 | $18,173 |
| Some College | $35,957 | $41,830 | $26,445 |
$35,068
Average Earnings
$42,602
Average Male
$18,173
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.41% of Pontotoc residents speak only English, while 11.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,600 | 539 | 33.69% |
| Hispanic | 956 | 534 | 55.86% |
| Other | 636 | 321 | 50.47% |
| White | 2,729 | 248 | 9.09% |
| Multiple | 463 | 58 | 12.53% |
21.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.78%
Male Poverty Rate
28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pontotoc is Hispanic, with 55.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pontotoc is White, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.12% |
| Some College | 14.26% |
| High School | 9.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.26% |
| Female Employed | 29.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.69% |
| Male Employed | 4.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,321 | $83,724 |
| Households | $49,235 | $67,981 |
| Married Families | $110,338 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $35,481 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
265
Number of Veterans
244
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 214 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 126 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 7.98% |
| Black | 70 | 6.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.71%
Born in Pontotoc
93.8%
Native Born
6.2%
Foreign Born
5.85%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
93.8% of Pontotoc residents were born in the United States, with 72.71% having been born in Mississippi. 5.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,372 | 82 | 1.3% |
| 2028 | 6,290 | 82 | 1.32% |
| 2027 | 6,208 | 81 | 1.32% |
| 2026 | 6,127 | 82 | 1.36% |
| 2025 | 6,045 | 82 | 1.38% |
| 2024 | 5,963 | 81 | 1.38% |
| 2023 | 5,882 | 124 | 2.15% |
| 2022 | 5,758 | 55 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 5,703 | 66 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 5,637 | -525 | -8.52% |
| 2019 | 6,162 | 94 | 1.55% |
| 2018 | 6,068 | 56 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 6,012 | 71 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 5,941 | 145 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 5,796 | 34 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 5,762 | 40 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 5,722 | 86 | 1.53% |
| 2012 | 5,636 | 107 | 1.94% |
| 2011 | 5,529 | -41 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 5,570 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,253 | 683 | 14.95% |
| 1990 | 4,570 | -153 | -3.24% |
| 1980 | 4,723 | 1,270 | 36.78% |
| 1970 | 3,453 | -2,919 | -45.81% |