Pontotoc County, MS
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Pontotoc County Overview
31,202
TOTAL POPULATION
15,198
MALE POPULATION
16,004
FEMALE POPULATION
94.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.30
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,359
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,095
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,414
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,790
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
14,104
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Pontotoc County Area Codes
Race in Pontotoc County
The most populous races in Pontotoc County are White / Caucasian (23,617 | 75.7%), Black / African American (4,611 | 14.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,326 | 7.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 4,611 | 14.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,326 | 7.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 52 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 23,617 | 75.7% |
| Two or more Races | 1,117 | 3.6% |
| Some other Race | 1,805 | 5.8% |
| Total | 31,202 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Pontotoc County
The most populous ancestries reported in Pontotoc County are American (4,617 | 14.8%), Irish (2,898 | 9.3%), English (2,291 | 7.3%), German (1,690 | 5.4%), and Mexican (1,376 | 4.4%), together accounting for 41.3% of all Pontotoc County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 4,617 | 14.8% |
| Austrian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 13 | 0.0% |
| British | 105 | 0.3% |
| Burmese | 3 | 0.0% |
| Cajun | 38 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 13 | 0.0% |
| Celtic | 17 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 602 | 1.9% |
| Cherokee | 20 | 0.1% |
| Choctaw | 28 | 0.1% |
| Comanche | 58 | 0.2% |
| Cuban | 46 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 26 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 104 | 0.3% |
| English | 2,291 | 7.3% |
| European | 239 | 0.8% |
| French | 364 | 1.2% |
| French Canadian | 20 | 0.1% |
| German | 1,690 | 5.4% |
| Greek | 2 | 0.0% |
| Guatemalan | 497 | 1.6% |
| Honduran | 10 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 2,898 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 371 | 1.2% |
| Mexican | 1,376 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 84 | 0.3% |
| Potawatomi | 5 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 58 | 0.2% |
| Salvadoran | 95 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 39 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 632 | 2.0% |
| Scottish | 501 | 1.6% |
| South American | 9 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 63 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 9 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 54 | 0.2% |
| Swiss | 8 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 45 | 0.1% | View All 43 Rows |
Immigrants in Pontotoc County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pontotoc County came from Latin America (958 | 3.1%), Central America (682 | 2.2%), Mexico (551 | 1.8%), South America (179 | 0.6%), and Caribbean (97 | 0.3%), together accounting for 7.9% of all Pontotoc County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Caribbean | 97 | 0.3% |
| Central America | 682 | 2.2% |
| Colombia | 84 | 0.3% |
| Cuba | 97 | 0.3% |
| El Salvador | 26 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 28 | 0.1% |
| France | 17 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 11 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 81 | 0.3% |
| Honduras | 24 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 958 | 3.1% |
| Mexico | 551 | 1.8% |
| South America | 179 | 0.6% |
| Uruguay | 95 | 0.3% |
| Western Europe | 28 | 0.1% | View All 15 Rows |
Sex and Age in Pontotoc County
Sex and Age in Pontotoc County
The most populous age groups in Pontotoc County are 30 to 34 Years (1,343 | 8.8%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (1,228 | 7.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,039 (6.8%) | 1,088 (6.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 986 (6.5%) | 1,228 (7.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,262 (8.3%) | 1,195 (7.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,036 (6.8%) | 1,012 (6.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 883 (5.8%) | 974 (6.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,038 (6.8%) | 1,112 (7.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,343 (8.8%) | 987 (6.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 983 (6.5%) | 973 (6.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 717 (4.7%) | 949 (5.9%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 901 (5.9%) | 901 (5.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 1,010 (6.7%) | 1,047 (6.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 841 (5.5%) | 990 (6.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,026 (6.8%) | 965 (6.0%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 839 (5.5%) | 710 (4.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 572 (3.8%) | 663 (4.1%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 361 (2.4%) | 579 (3.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 233 (1.5%) | 326 (2.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 128 (0.8%) | 305 (1.9%) |
| Total | 15,198 (100.0%) | 16,004 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Pontotoc County
Median Family Size in Pontotoc County
The median family size in Pontotoc County is 3.18 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,497 | 76.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (531 | 6.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 6,497 (76.0%) | 3.24 |
| Single Male/Father | 531 (6.2%) | 2.87 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,517 (17.7%) | 3.00 |
| Total Families | 8,545 (100.0%) | 3.18 |
Median Household Size in Pontotoc County
The median household size in Pontotoc County is 2.66 persons per household, with married-couple households (6,497 | 55.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.25 persons per household. non-family households (3,085 | 26.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 6,497 (55.9%) | 3.25 |
| Single Male/Father | 531 (4.6%) | 3.07 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,517 (13.0%) | 3.21 |
| Non-family | 3,085 (26.5%) | 1.08 |
| Total Households | 11,630 (100.0%) | 2.66 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pontotoc County
Out of a total of 11,630 households in Pontotoc County, 8,545 (73.5%) are family households, while 3,085 (26.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,461, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,830.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,830 (24.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 3,461 (29.8%) | 231 (2.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 2,044 (17.6%) | 17 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,440 (12.4%) | 7 (0.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,099 (9.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 339 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 162 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8,545 (73.5%) | 3,085 (26.5%) |
Female Fertility in Pontotoc County
Fertility by Age in Pontotoc County
Average fertility rate in Pontotoc County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 204 (68.0%) | 66.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 96 (32.0%) | 31.0 |
| Total | 300 (100.0%) | 42.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pontotoc County
96.0% of women with births (300) in Pontotoc County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 5.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 192 (94.1%) | 12 (5.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 96 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 288 (96.0%) | 12 (4.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Pontotoc County
Average fertility rate in Pontotoc County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 48.0% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 35 (11.7%) | 19.0 |
| High School Diploma | 27 (9.0%) | 19.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 144 (48.0%) | 60.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 70 (23.3%) | 79.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 24 (8.0%) | 37.0 |
| Total | 300 (100.0%) | 42.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pontotoc County
4.0% of women with births in Pontotoc County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 33.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 18 (66.7%) | 9 (33.3%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 141 (97.9%) | 3 (2.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 70 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 288 (96.0%) | 12 (4.0%) |
Income in Pontotoc County
Income Overview in Pontotoc County
Per Capita Income in Pontotoc County is $26,359, while median incomes of families and households are $70,095 and $54,414 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 31,202 | $26,359 |
| Median Family Income | 8,545 | $70,095 |
| Mean Family Income | 8,545 | $80,713 |
| Median Household Income | 11,630 | $54,414 |
| Mean Household Income | 11,630 | $70,049 |
| Income Deficit | 8,545 | $9,790 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 31,202 | 22.94% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 31,202 | 77.06¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 31,202 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Pontotoc County
Average Earnings in Pontotoc County are $37,307, $42,471 for men and $32,727 for women, a difference of 22.9%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 7,836 (53.2%) | $42,471 |
| Female | 6,887 (46.8%) | $32,727 |
| Total | 14,723 (100.0%) | $37,307 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pontotoc County
The most common earnings brackets in Pontotoc County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (848 | 10.8%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (693 | 10.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 85 (1.1%) | 324 (4.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 170 (2.2%) | 162 (2.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 103 (1.3%) | 166 (2.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 227 (2.9%) | 188 (2.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 144 (1.8%) | 345 (5.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 151 (1.9%) | 295 (4.3%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 217 (2.8%) | 610 (8.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 53 (0.7%) | 166 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 260 (3.3%) | 283 (4.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 155 (2.0%) | 224 (3.3%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 420 (5.4%) | 541 (7.9%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 804 (10.3%) | 535 (7.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 792 (10.1%) | 665 (9.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 693 (8.8%) | 497 (7.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 806 (10.3%) | 693 (10.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 370 (4.7%) | 342 (5.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 434 (5.5%) | 231 (3.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 591 (7.5%) | 199 (2.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 848 (10.8%) | 259 (3.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 513 (6.6%) | 162 (2.4%) |
| Total | 7,836 (100.0%) | 6,887 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pontotoc County
Average earnings in Pontotoc County are $44,603 for men and $34,851 for women, a difference of 21.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,757, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,651. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,112, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,661.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $33,651 | $27,661 |
| High School Diploma | $40,156 | $30,625 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $47,278 | $35,198 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,273 | $44,241 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,757 | $48,112 |
| Total | $44,603 | $34,851 |
Family Income in Pontotoc County
Family Income Brackets in Pontotoc County
According to the Pontotoc County family income data, there are 1,743 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 137 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 222 | 2.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 137 | 1.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 675 | 7.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 812 | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,342 | 15.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,376 | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,461 | 17.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,743 | 20.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 598 | 7.0% |
| $200,000+ | 188 | 2.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pontotoc County
6-person families (322 | 3.8%) account for the highest median family income in Pontotoc County with $122,873 per family, while 2-person families (3,716 | 43.5%) have the highest median income of $30,469 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,716 (43.5%) | $60,938 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,900 (22.2%) | $78,534 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,422 (16.6%) | $78,635 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,023 (12.0%) | $102,736 |
| 6-Person Families | 322 (3.8%) | $122,873 |
| 7+ Person Families | 162 (1.9%) | $46,337 |
| Total | 8,545 (100.0%) | $70,095 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pontotoc County
The median family income in Pontotoc County is $70,095, with families comprising 3+ earners (865) having the highest median family income of $108,589, while families with no earners (1,444) have the lowest median family income of $34,470, accounting for 10.1% and 16.9% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,444 (16.9%) | $34,470 |
| 1 Earner | 2,725 (31.9%) | $45,938 |
| 2 Earners | 3,511 (41.1%) | $90,904 |
| 3+ Earners | 865 (10.1%) | $108,589 |
| Total | 8,545 (100.0%) | $70,095 |
Household Income in Pontotoc County
Household Income Brackets in Pontotoc County
With 1,907 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pontotoc County, accounting for 16.4% of all households. In contrast, only 221 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 721 | 6.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 454 | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,128 | 9.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,361 | 11.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,744 | 15.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,907 | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,593 | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,838 | 15.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 675 | 5.8% |
| $200,000+ | 221 | 1.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Pontotoc County
The median household income in Pontotoc County is $54,414, with the highest median household income of $62,726 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,233 households (36.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,227, with 2,928 households (25.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 407 (3.5%) | $44,201 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 4,062 (34.9%) | $56,324 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 4,233 (36.4%) | $62,726 |
| 65+ Years | 2,928 (25.2%) | $40,227 |
| Total | 11,630 (100.0%) | $54,414 |
Poverty in Pontotoc County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pontotoc County
With 14.4% poverty level for males and 18.9% for females among the residents of Pontotoc County, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 55 males (34.2%) and 506 females (40.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 227 (21.8%) | 379 (35.3%) |
| 5 Years | 55 (34.2%) | 77 (19.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 372 (30.6%) | 506 (40.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 234 (27.4%) | 118 (15.6%) |
| 15 Years | 53 (21.5%) | 15 (4.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 76 (16.4%) | 21 (5.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 121 (10.1%) | 308 (23.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 253 (10.7%) | 384 (18.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 213 (12.5%) | 372 (19.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 133 (7.0%) | 154 (7.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 229 (12.3%) | 242 (12.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 127 (9.0%) | 160 (11.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 79 (11.4%) | 258 (23.8%) |
| Total | 2,172 (14.4%) | 2,994 (18.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pontotoc County
According to the poverty statistics in Pontotoc County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.0% of males and 95.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 812 (78.1%) | 694 (64.7%) |
| 5 Years | 106 (65.8%) | 315 (80.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 844 (69.4%) | 744 (59.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 619 (72.6%) | 640 (84.4%) |
| 15 Years | 194 (78.5%) | 318 (95.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 388 (83.6%) | 342 (94.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,083 (89.9%) | 978 (76.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,119 (89.3%) | 1,715 (81.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,487 (87.5%) | 1,550 (80.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,778 (93.0%) | 1,794 (92.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,633 (87.7%) | 1,703 (87.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,279 (91.0%) | 1,192 (88.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 614 (88.6%) | 825 (76.2%) |
| Total | 12,956 (85.6%) | 12,810 (81.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pontotoc County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pontotoc County show that 6.8% or 441 of the total 6,497 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 30.6%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.4%, which includes 146 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 3,161 (95.6%) | 146 (4.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2,366 (92.8%) | 184 (7.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 486 (84.1%) | 92 (15.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 43 (69.4%) | 19 (30.6%) |
| Total | 6,056 (93.2%) | 441 (6.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pontotoc County
According to the poverty data in Pontotoc County, 16.2% or 86 single-father households and 36.4% or 553 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (74.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (6.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 60 (27.9%) | 321 (40.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 26 (74.3%) | 148 (89.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
| Total | 86 (16.2%) | 553 (36.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pontotoc County
The poverty data for Pontotoc County shows that 441 of the married-couple family households (6.8%) and 639 of the single-parent households (31.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (30.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 146 (4.4%) | 31 (3.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 184 (7.2%) | 381 (38.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 92 (15.9%) | 174 (86.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 19 (30.6%) | 53 (100.0%) |
| Total | 441 (6.8%) | 639 (31.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Pontotoc County
Employment by Class of Employer in Pontotoc County
Among the 13,607 employed individuals in Pontotoc County, private company employees (9,910 | 72.8%), state government employees (894 | 6.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (826 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 9,910 | 72.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 308 | 2.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 481 | 3.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 826 | 6.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 743 | 5.5% |
| State Government Employees | 894 | 6.6% |
| Federal Government Employees | 428 | 3.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 17 | 0.1% |
| Total | 13,607 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Pontotoc County
According to the labor force statistics for Pontotoc County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (23,824), 59.2% or 14,104 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 409 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.7% or 1,907 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.2% or 62 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 461 (31.4%) | 28 (6.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,161 (62.5%) | 72 (6.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,907 (88.7%) | 23 (1.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,734 (74.4%) | 14 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,879 (79.5%) | 170 (5.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,937 (76.1%) | 21 (0.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,346 (73.5%) | 26 (1.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,127 (56.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 509 (18.3%) | 62 (12.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 14,104 (59.2%) | 409 (2.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pontotoc County
According to labor force statistics for Pontotoc County, 75.6% of individuals (11,932) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (15,783) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 251 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.8% or 2,726 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.0% or 126 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 1,569 (53.8%) | 233 (8.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,011 (75.1%) | 104 (2.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 4,619 (80.8%) | 57 (1.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,726 (86.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11,932 (75.6%) | 331 (2.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Pontotoc County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pontotoc County are Community & Social Service (1,528 | 11.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (856 | 6.3%), Education Instruction & Library (817 | 6.0%), Management (703 | 5.1%), and Health Technologists (639 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pontotoc County, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (96.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (91.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.9%), Health Technologists (90.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (78.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 402 (57.2%) | 301 (42.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 88 (38.6%) | 140 (61.4%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 306 (90.3%) | 33 (9.7%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 128 (87.1%) | 19 (12.9%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 130 (91.5%) | 12 (8.5%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 48 (96.0%) | 2 (4.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 526 (34.4%) | 1,002 (65.6%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 159 (32.8%) | 326 (67.2%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 96 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 175 (21.4%) | 642 (78.6%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 96 (73.9%) | 34 (26.2%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 78 (9.1%) | 778 (90.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 60 (9.4%) | 579 (90.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,400 (38.3%) | 2,254 (61.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,402 (54.2%) | 6,258 (45.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Pontotoc County are Food Preparation & Serving (571 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (484 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (341 | 2.5%), Security & Protection (273 | 2.0%), and Personal Care & Service (259 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Pontotoc County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (82.2%), and Security & Protection (68.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 341 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 187 (68.5%) | 86 (31.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 122 (61.9%) | 75 (38.1%) |
| Law Enforcement | 65 (85.5%) | 11 (14.5%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 307 (53.8%) | 264 (46.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 398 (82.2%) | 86 (17.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 259 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 892 (46.3%) | 1,036 (53.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,402 (54.2%) | 6,258 (45.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pontotoc County are Office & Administration (1,771 | 13.0%), and Sales & Related (1,212 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 555 (45.8%) | 657 (54.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 501 (28.3%) | 1,270 (71.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,056 (35.4%) | 1,927 (64.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,402 (54.2%) | 6,258 (45.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pontotoc County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (681 | 5.0%), Construction & Extraction (582 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (60 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 21 (35.0%) | 39 (65.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 550 (94.5%) | 32 (5.5%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 585 (85.9%) | 96 (14.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,156 (87.4%) | 167 (12.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,402 (54.2%) | 6,258 (45.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pontotoc County are Production (2,215 | 16.2%), Transportation (861 | 6.3%), and Material Moving (696 | 5.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 1,594 (72.0%) | 621 (28.0%) |
| Transportation | 745 (86.5%) | 116 (13.5%) |
| Material Moving | 559 (80.3%) | 137 (19.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,898 (76.8%) | 874 (23.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,402 (54.2%) | 6,258 (45.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Pontotoc County
Employment Industries in Pontotoc County
The major employment industries in Pontotoc County include Manufacturing (3,285 | 24.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,819 | 13.3%), Retail Trade (1,658 | 12.1%), Educational Services (1,106 | 8.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (894 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pontotoc County
The Pontotoc County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (93.2%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (86.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (94.5%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (83.3%), and Finance & Insurance (82.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 67 (63.2%) | 39 (36.8%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 786 (93.2%) | 57 (6.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 2,384 (72.6%) | 901 (27.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 138 (70.4%) | 58 (29.6%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,007 (60.7%) | 651 (39.3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 658 (73.6%) | 236 (26.4%) |
| Utilities | 119 (83.2%) | 24 (16.8%) |
| Information | 66 (51.2%) | 63 (48.8%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 135 (17.3%) | 644 (82.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 9 (16.7%) | 45 (83.3%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 166 (54.4%) | 139 (45.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 363 (83.3%) | 73 (16.7%) |
| Educational Services | 265 (24.0%) | 841 (76.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 101 (5.6%) | 1,718 (94.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 83 (86.5%) | 13 (13.5%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 321 (57.3%) | 239 (42.7%) |
| Public Administration | 230 (56.5%) | 177 (43.5%) |
| Total | 7,402 (54.2%) | 6,258 (45.8%) |
Education in Pontotoc County
School Enrollment in Pontotoc County
The most common levels of schooling among the 7,657 students in Pontotoc County are middle school (2,021 | 26.4%), elementary school (1,735 | 22.7%), and high school (1,576 | 20.6%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 647 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 400 | 5.2% |
| Elementary School | 1,735 | 22.7% |
| Middle School | 2,021 | 26.4% |
| High School | 1,576 | 20.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,083 | 14.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 195 | 2.5% |
| Total | 7,657 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pontotoc County
Out of a total of 7,657 students who are enrolled in schools in Pontotoc County, 1,126 (14.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,531 (85.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 185 (43.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 371 (97.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 242 (56.7%) | 185 (43.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,756 (83.7%) | 341 (16.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 2,094 (88.9%) | 262 (11.1%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,179 (88.6%) | 152 (11.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 371 (97.1%) | 11 (2.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 433 (91.5%) | 40 (8.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 305 (74.8%) | 103 (25.3%) |
| 35 Years and over | 154 (84.2%) | 29 (15.9%) |
| Total | 6,531 (85.3%) | 1,126 (14.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pontotoc County
Education (1,048 | 27.0%), business (592 | 15.3%), arts & humanities (560 | 14.4%), science & technology (448 | 11.6%), and bio, nature & agricultural (366 | 9.4%) are the most common fields of study among 3,878 individuals in Pontotoc County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 145 | 3.7% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 366 | 9.4% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 175 | 4.5% |
| Psychology | 136 | 3.5% |
| Social Sciences | 70 | 1.8% |
| Engineering | 81 | 2.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 18 | 0.5% |
| Science & Technology | 448 | 11.6% |
| Business | 592 | 15.3% |
| Education | 1,048 | 27.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 53 | 1.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 128 | 3.3% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 28 | 0.7% |
| Communications | 30 | 0.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 560 | 14.4% |
| Total | 3,878 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Pontotoc County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pontotoc County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pontotoc County are males with 2 vehicles (2,603, accounting for 35.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,116, making up 41.9%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 73 (1.0%) | 45 (0.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 869 (11.7%) | 884 (14.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,603 (35.2%) | 2,116 (34.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 2,113 (28.6%) | 1,698 (27.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 965 (13.1%) | 1,055 (17.0%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 773 (10.4%) | 412 (6.6%) |
| Total | 7,396 (100.0%) | 6,210 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Pontotoc County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pontotoc County are 30 to 34 minutes (2,206 commuters, 16.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (2,123 commuters, 15.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,676 commuters, 12.5%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 158 | 1.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,606 | 12.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,676 | 12.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,569 | 11.7% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,123 | 15.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,069 | 8.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,206 | 16.5% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 546 | 4.1% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 466 | 3.5% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 888 | 6.6% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 566 | 4.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 514 | 3.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Pontotoc County
The most common commute times in Pontotoc County are 30 to 34 minutes (1,221 commuters, 16.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (985 commuters, 16.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 109 (1.5%) | 49 (0.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 931 (12.8%) | 675 (11.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 831 (11.4%) | 845 (13.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 780 (10.7%) | 789 (12.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,165 (16.0%) | 958 (15.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 551 (7.6%) | 518 (8.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,221 (16.8%) | 985 (16.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 198 (2.7%) | 348 (5.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 214 (2.9%) | 252 (4.1%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 408 (5.6%) | 480 (7.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 452 (6.2%) | 114 (1.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 425 (5.8%) | 89 (1.5%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pontotoc County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Pontotoc County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,656, 22.7%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (1,312, 21.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 727 (10.0%) | 405 (6.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 537 (7.4%) | 64 (1.1%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 611 (8.4%) | 260 (4.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,656 (22.7%) | 802 (13.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,011 (13.9%) | 1,312 (21.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 737 (10.1%) | 785 (12.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 574 (7.9%) | 1,208 (19.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 402 (5.5%) | 138 (2.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 173 (2.4%) | 251 (4.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 61 (0.8%) | 279 (4.6%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 74 (1.0%) | 84 (1.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 13 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 237 (3.3%) | 163 (2.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 472 (6.5%) | 351 (5.8%) |
| Total | 7,285 (100.0%) | 6,102 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Pontotoc County
Occupancy by Ownership in Pontotoc County
Of the total 11,630 dwellings in Pontotoc County, owner-occupied units account for 8,391 (72.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,239 (27.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 8,391 | 72.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,239 | 27.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 11,630 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Pontotoc County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,830 | 24.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,692 | 31.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 2,061 | 17.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 3,047 | 26.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,630 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pontotoc County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,773 (62.6%) | 1,057 (37.3%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,831 (76.7%) | 861 (23.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,504 (73.0%) | 557 (27.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,283 (74.9%) | 764 (25.1%) |
| Total Housing Units | 8,391 (72.2%) | 3,239 (27.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pontotoc County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 1,391 (59.7%) | 939 (40.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,430 (75.3%) | 795 (24.6%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,702 (69.2%) | 1,204 (30.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,868 (86.1%) | 301 (13.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pontotoc County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 2,644 | 22.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,825 | 15.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,020 | 17.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,213 | 19.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,667 | 14.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,064 | 9.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 197 | 1.7% |
| Total | 11,630 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Pontotoc County
Median Income by Occupancy in Pontotoc County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 8,391 (72.2%) | $66,809 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,239 (27.9%) | $35,584 |
| Average | 11,630 (100.0%) | $54,414 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pontotoc County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 253 (3.0%) | 148 (4.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 60 (0.7%) | 255 (7.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 376 (4.5%) | 82 (2.5%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 415 (5.0%) | 277 (8.6%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 208 (2.5%) | 228 (7.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 789 (9.4%) | 576 (17.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,155 (13.8%) | 589 (18.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,412 (16.8%) | 495 (15.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,358 (16.2%) | 235 (7.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,602 (19.1%) | 230 (7.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 763 (9.1%) | 124 (3.8%) |
| Total | 8,391 (100.0%) | 3,239 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pontotoc County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 1,437 (17.1%) | 48 (1.5%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,688 (20.1%) | 280 (8.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,692 (20.2%) | 842 (26.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 828 (9.9%) | 1,063 (32.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,644 (19.6%) | 422 (13.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 586 (7.0%) | 6 (0.2%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 373 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 68 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 75 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8,391 (100.0%) | 3,239 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Pontotoc County
Housing Structures in Pontotoc County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 8,127 | 69.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 42 | 0.4% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 367 | 3.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 92 | 0.8% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 45 | 0.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 125 | 1.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,832 | 24.3% |
| Total | 11,630 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pontotoc County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,481 (79.7%) | 1,646 (20.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 3 (7.1%) | 39 (92.9%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 367 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 92 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 125 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,907 (67.3%) | 925 (32.7%) |
| Total | 8,391 (72.2%) | 3,239 (27.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pontotoc County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 28 (0.3%) | 308 (9.5%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 169 (2.0%) | 621 (19.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 2,171 (25.9%) | 1,150 (35.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 4,011 (47.8%) | 959 (29.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 2,012 (24.0%) | 201 (6.2%) |
| Total | 8,391 (100.0%) | 3,239 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pontotoc County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 3,039 (36.2%) | 1,096 (33.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 898 (10.7%) | 131 (4.0%) |
| Electricity | 4,260 (50.8%) | 1,903 (58.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 3 (0.0%) | 13 (0.4%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 188 (2.2%) | 81 (2.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 3 (0.0%) | 15 (0.5%) |
| Total | 8,391 (100.0%) | 3,239 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Pontotoc County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 175 (2.1%) | 206 (6.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,868 (22.3%) | 1,283 (39.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,837 (33.8%) | 1,126 (34.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 3,511 (41.8%) | 624 (19.3%) |
| Total | 8,391 (100.0%) | 3,239 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Pontotoc County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pontotoc County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 4,100 | 4,291 |
| Median Property Value | $100,400 | $172,700 |
| Median Household Income | $45,463 | $531 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $358 | $61 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $631 | $521 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pontotoc County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,091 (26.6%) | 327 (7.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 954 (23.3%) | 704 (16.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,700 (41.5%) | 2,685 (62.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 253 (6.2%) | 525 (12.2%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 28 (0.7%) | 34 (0.8%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (0.4%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 74 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,100 (100.0%) | 4,291 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pontotoc County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 233 (5.7%) | 38 (0.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 738 (18.0%) | 80 (1.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 502 (12.2%) | 261 (6.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 721 (17.6%) | 287 (6.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 672 (16.4%) | 434 (10.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 526 (12.8%) | 740 (17.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 476 (11.6%) | 832 (19.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 232 (5.7%) | 1,126 (26.2%) |
| Total | 4,100 (100.0%) | 4,291 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pontotoc County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,990 (48.5%) | 83,112 (1,936.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 578 (14.1%) | 2,049 (47.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 479 (11.7%) | 1,075 (25.1%) |
| 4.0x or more | 986 (24.0%) | 477 (11.1%) |
| Total | 4,100 (100.0%) | 4,291 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pontotoc County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,473 (35.9%) | 46 (1.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 537 (13.1%) | 1,371 (32.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 540 (13.2%) | 1,195 (27.9%) |
| Total | 4,100 (100.0%) | 4,291 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Pontotoc County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pontotoc County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 2,604 (96.8%) | 85 (3.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 5,521 (94.0%) | 352 (6.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,251 (83.0%) | 461 (17.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 3,017 (78.3%) | 837 (21.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,888 (79.8%) | 731 (20.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,009 (78.0%) | 850 (22.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,444 (90.5%) | 363 (9.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,721 (98.7%) | 37 (1.3%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,766 (99.4%) | 10 (0.6%) |
| Total | 27,221 (88.0%) | 3,726 (12.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pontotoc County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 2,604 (96.8%) | 85 (3.2%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 5,521 (94.0%) | 352 (6.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,251 (83.0%) | 461 (17.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pontotoc County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 3,376 (83.9%) | 646 (16.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 6,240 (79.2%) | 1,638 (20.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,744 (89.7%) | 546 (10.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,202 (89.1%) | 516 (10.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 8,645 (95.8%) | 380 (4.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pontotoc County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,363 (50.7%) | 1,266 (47.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,034 (51.7%) | 2,700 (46.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 273 (10.1%) | 1,995 (73.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 550 (14.3%) | 2,537 (65.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 347 (9.6%) | 2,669 (73.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 570 (14.8%) | 2,563 (66.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 829 (21.8%) | 2,828 (74.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,685 (97.4%) | 1,592 (57.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,766 (99.4%) | 1,063 (59.9%) |
| Total | 11,417 (36.9%) | 19,213 (62.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pontotoc County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 337 (11.4%) | 115 (3.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 271 (7.6%) | 289 (8.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 989 (18.1%) | 1,481 (25.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 624 (44.4%) | 573 (42.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 352 (50.8%) | 690 (63.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pontotoc County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 45 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 14 (0.4%) | 29 (0.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 215 (3.9%) | 299 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 311 (22.1%) | 82 (6.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 143 (20.6%) | 219 (20.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 87 (2.9%) | 45 (1.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 74 (2.1%) | 55 (1.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 106 (1.9%) | 303 (5.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 231 (16.4%) | 205 (15.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 96 (13.9%) | 267 (24.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 302 (10.2%) | 85 (2.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 122 (3.4%) | 184 (5.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 342 (6.2%) | 733 (12.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 158 (11.2%) | 180 (13.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 189 (27.3%) | 250 (23.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 34 (1.0%) | 96 (2.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 606 (11.1%) | 1,105 (19.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 289 (20.5%) | 458 (33.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 207 (29.9%) | 587 (54.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 25 (0.9%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 19 (0.5%) | 62 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 194 (3.5%) | 448 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 79 (5.6%) | 176 (13.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 78 (11.3%) | 114 (10.5%) |
Technology Access in Pontotoc County
Computing Device Access in Pontotoc County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 7,052 | 60.6% |
| Smartphone | 9,747 | 83.8% |
| Tablet | 5,789 | 49.8% |
| No Computing Device | 1,500 | 12.9% |
| Total | 11,630 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Pontotoc County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 9 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 4,060 | 34.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 3,239 | 27.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,323 | 11.4% |
| No Internet | 3,187 | 27.4% |
| Total | 11,630 | 100.0% |
Pontotoc County Summary
Pontotoc County, Mississippi is located in the northeastern part of the state and is part of the Tupelo Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was established in 1836 and is named after the Native American tribe of the same name. The county seat is Pontotoc, and the population was 29,919 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Pontotoc County is located in the northeastern part of Mississippi, and is bordered by Union County to the north, Lee County to the east, Chickasaw County to the south, and Tippah County to the west. The county has a total area of 545 square miles, of which 544 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water. The terrain is mostly rolling hills, with some flat areas in the northern part of the county. The county is drained by the Tallahatchie River and its tributaries.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 29,919 people, 11,717 households, and 8,072 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 18.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $41,845. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Pontotoc County is primarily an agricultural county, with the main crops being cotton, soybeans, corn, and wheat. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with companies such as Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Yokohama Tire Corporation, and Bemis Manufacturing Company having plants in the county. The county also has a strong tourism industry, with attractions such as the Natchez Trace Parkway, the Tupelo National Battlefield, and the Tupelo Automobile Museum.
History
Pontotoc County was established in 1836 and was named after the Native American tribe of the same name. The county was originally part of the Chickasaw Cession of 1832, and the first settlers arrived in the area in the early 1830s. The county seat was established in Pontotoc in 1837.
During the Civil War, the county was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Harrisburg in 1862 and the Battle of Tupelo in 1864. After the war, the county experienced a period of economic growth, with the establishment of several manufacturing plants and the completion of the Natchez Trace Parkway in the early 1900s.
In the late 20th century, the county experienced a period of population growth, with the population increasing from 22,000 in 1980 to 29,919 in 2010. The county also experienced a period of economic growth, with the establishment of several new manufacturing plants and the expansion of the tourism industry.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Pontotoc County?
Total Population of Pontotoc County is 31,202.
What is the Total Male Population of Pontotoc County?
Total Male Population of Pontotoc County is 15,198.
What is the Total Female Population of Pontotoc County?
Total Female Population of Pontotoc County is 16,004.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pontotoc County?
There are 94.96 Males per 100 Females in Pontotoc County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pontotoc County?
There are 105.30 Females per 100 Males in Pontotoc County.
What is the Median Population Age in Pontotoc County?
Median Population Age in Pontotoc County is 35.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pontotoc County
Average Family Size in Pontotoc County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pontotoc County
Average Household Size in Pontotoc County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pontotoc County?
Per Capita income in Pontotoc County is $26,359.
What is the Median Family Income in Pontotoc County?
Median Family Income in Pontotoc County is $70,095.
What is the Median Household income in Pontotoc County?
Median Household Income in Pontotoc County is $54,414.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pontotoc County?
Income or Wage Gap in Pontotoc County is 22.9%.
Women in Pontotoc County earn 77.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Pontotoc County?
Family Income Deficit in Pontotoc County is $9,790.
Families that are below poverty line in Pontotoc County earn $9,790 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pontotoc County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pontotoc County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pontotoc County?
There are 14,104 People in the Labor Forcein in Pontotoc County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pontotoc County?
59.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Pontotoc County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pontotoc County?
Unemployment Rate in Pontotoc County is 2.9%.