Pontotoc County's estimated 2026 population is 32,201 with a growth rate of 0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pontotoc County is the 25th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 30,055 and has seen a growth of 7.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 38.3 years
Male: 33.8 years
There are 23,313 adults, (4,893 of whom are seniors) in Pontotoc County.
Female: 15,854 (50.3%)
Male: 15,696 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Pontotoc County includes 75.12% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 4.88% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,700 | 75.12% |
| Black or African American | 4,639 | 14.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,636 | 5.19% |
| Other race | 1,541 | 4.88% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
Pontotoc County's average per capita income is $42,071. Household income levels show a median of $51,484. The poverty rate stands at 16.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,403 | - |
| Families | $68,138 | $84,820 |
| Households | $51,484 | $71,266 |
| Non Families | $28,531 | $37,395 |
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