Pontotoc County's 2026 population is estimated at 32,520, reflecting a 0.78% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pontotoc County is the 25th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 30,055 and has grown 8.2% since 2010.
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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