Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Pontotoc County is home to 31,550 people. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Mississippi rate (18.9%). The median household income is $51,484.
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| Measure | Value | Mississippi | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,550 | 2,946,779 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $51,484 | $56,447 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.7% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 24.1% | 26.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 12.2% | 11.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 25.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $157,100 | $169,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $864 | $954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.6% | 51.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 35.9 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.