Pontotoc County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pontotoc County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 31,312. It is the 25th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pontotoc County is 35.7 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pontotoc County is $52,741. This is 4% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $141,700. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Pontotoc County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pontotoc County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.7%. The Black or African American population (14.7%) is well below the state average of 36.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (6.9% vs 3.6%).

Education

17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.9%.