Pontiac, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pontiac, Missouri had a total population of 88, the 900th largest community in Missouri, with a median household income of $88,229, which is 25% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Pontiac Quick Facts
How Pontiac Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69 | 88 | +27.5% |
| Median household income | $86,442 | $88,229 | +2.1% |
How Pontiac Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Pontiac Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Ozark County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 1,010 | $32,391 | 29.0% | $119,500 |
| Bakersfield | 188 | $37,043 | 19.7% | $97,400 |
| Sundown | 178 | N/A | 31.5% | $194,100 |
| Theodosia | 178 | $24,600 | 27.5% | $114,600 |
| Wasola | 34 | N/A | 67.7% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Pontiac
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | 91 | N/A | $107,500 | 13.1% | 6.6% |
| McKittrick | 93 | N/A | $137,500 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Hayward | 83 | N/A | $30,900 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| North Lilbourn | 95 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| Passaic | 93 | $92,656 | $64,700 | 22.8% | 11.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 88, Pontiac's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Pontiac is a small community located in Missouri, within Ozark County. The total population is 88. It ranks as the 900th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pontiac is 69.9 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 30.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Pontiac is $88,229. This is 25% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Pontiac. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pontiac, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Pontiac is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%.
Education
35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 21.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Pontiac, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pontiac, Missouri?
Pontiac, Missouri has a population of 88 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Pontiac, MO?
The median household income in Pontiac is $88,229, which is 9% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Pontiac, MO?
The ACS sample for Pontiac recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Pontiac, Missouri?
Pontiac's population is 80.7% White, 0.0% Black, 5.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Pontiac, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Pontiac — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Pontiac, Missouri?
35.2% of adults (25+) in Pontiac hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 21.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.