Pontotoc, Mississippi Population 2022
Pontotoc is a city located in Pontotoc County Mississippi. Pontotoc has a 2020 population of 6,430. It is also the county seat of Pontotoc County. Pontotoc is currently growing at a rate of 1.37% annually and its population has increased by 14.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,597 in 2010.
The average household income in Pontotoc is $61,188 with a poverty rate of 14.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $692 per month, and the median house value is $143,000. The median age in Pontotoc is 38 years, 32 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
Pontotoc Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pontotocwas:
- White: 55.52%
- Black or African American: 29.98%
- Other race: 12.70%
- Two or more races: 1.65%
- Asian: 0.15%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,370 | 55.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,820 | 29.98% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.15% |
| Some Other Race | 771 | 12.70% |
| Two or More Races | 100 | 1.65% |
Pontotoc Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,035 | 2.89 | 56.6 |
| Married | 833 | 4.03 | 69.1 |
| Male | 127 | 2.61 | 27.6 |
| Female | 268 | 3.85 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 807 | 1.43 | 61.1 |
3.76
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 709 | 17.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 294 | 7.05% |
| High School Graduate | 930 | 22.30% |
| Some College | 1,036 | 24.84% |
| Associates Degree | 328 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 471 | 11.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 402 | 9.64% |
Pontotoc Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,184 | 944 | 340 |
| White | 2,526 | 2,068 | 471 |
| Other Race | 363 | 123 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 552 | 151 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 4 | |
| Asian | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.72%.
$30,357
Average Earnings
$39,483
Average Male
$17,480
Average Female
Pontotoc Language by Age
Pontotoc Language
86.91% of Pontotoc residents speak only English, while 13.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.09% of the population.
Pontotoc Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,123 | 476 | 42.39% |
| Black | 1,750 | 310 | 17.71% |
| White | 3,169 | 188 | 5.93% |
| Other | 331 | NaN% |
14.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.98%
Male Poverty Rate
19.78%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pontotoc
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pontotoc is Hispanic, with 42.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pontotoc is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.58%.
Pontotoc Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Pontotoc Married by Age and Sex
Pontotoc Marriage
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.
Pontotoc Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 8.99% |
| Black | 69 | 5.39% |
Pontotoc Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.03%
Born in Pontotoc
90.89%
Native Born
9.11%
Foreign Born
8.76%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.89% of Pontotoc residents were born in the United States, with 66.03% having been born in Mississippi. 8.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3,453 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 4,723 | 1,270 | 3.18% |
| 1990 | 4,570 | -153 | -0.33% |
| 2000 | 5,253 | 683 | 1.40% |
| 2010 | 5,597 | 344 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 5,556 | -41 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 5,662 | 106 | 1.91% |
| 2013 | 5,748 | 86 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 5,787 | 39 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 5,818 | 31 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 5,961 | 143 | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 6,026 | 65 | 1.09% |
| 2018 | 6,082 | 56 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 6,169 | 87 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 6,256 | 87 | 1.41% |
| 2021 | 6,343 | 87 | 1.39% |
| 2022 | 6,430 | 87 | 1.37% |