Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,550 (100%) |
| Population Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,484 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,826 |
| Median Home Value | $157,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,221 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,244 (58.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,575 (25.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,402 (16.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 11,819 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Family Households | 8,111 (68.6%) |
The table below compares Pontotoc County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25 | 70th |
| Population Density | # 22 | 74th |
| Median Household Income | # 33 | 60th |
| Per Capita Income | # 43 | 49th |
| Diversity Index | # 59 | 30th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
