Pontotoc, MS

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Pontotoc Overview

5,676
TOTAL POPULATION
2,569
MALE POPULATION
3,107
FEMALE POPULATION
82.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
120.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,500
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,321
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,235
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,568
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Pontotoc

The most populous races in Pontotoc are White / Caucasian (2,941 | 51.8%), Black / African American (1,633 | 28.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (956 | 16.8%).
Race in Pontotoc
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,63328.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino95616.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,94151.8%
Two or more Races4638.2%
Some other Race63911.3%
Total5,676100.0%

Ancestry in Pontotoc

The most populous ancestries reported in Pontotoc are American (736 | 13.0%), Mexican (736 | 13.0%), Irish (619 | 10.9%), English (354 | 6.2%), and German (337 | 5.9%), together accounting for 49.0% of all Pontotoc residents.
Ancestry in Pontotoc
Ancestry# Population% Population
American73613.0%
Cajun380.7%
Canadian130.2%
Central American2203.9%
English3546.2%
European190.3%
German3375.9%
Guatemalan1252.2%
Irish61910.9%
Italian160.3%
Mexican73613.0%
Salvadoran951.7%
Scotch-Irish921.6%
Scottish801.4%
Swiss80.1%
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Immigrants in Pontotoc

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pontotoc came from Central America (335 | 5.9%), Latin America (335 | 5.9%), Mexico (240 | 4.2%), Guatemala (81 | 1.4%), and Europe (17 | 0.3%), together accounting for 17.8% of all Pontotoc residents.
Immigrants in Pontotoc
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America3355.9%
Europe170.3%
France170.3%
Guatemala811.4%
Honduras140.3%
Latin America3355.9%
Mexico2404.2%
Western Europe170.3%
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Sex and Age in Pontotoc

Sex and Age in Pontotoc

The most populous age groups in Pontotoc are 25 to 29 Years (366 | 14.2%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (369 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Pontotoc
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years143 (5.6%)147 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years106 (4.1%)369 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Years251 (9.8%)261 (8.4%)
15 to 19 Years202 (7.9%)101 (3.3%)
20 to 24 Years151 (5.9%)123 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years366 (14.2%)268 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years212 (8.3%)217 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years125 (4.9%)106 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Years58 (2.3%)98 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years172 (6.7%)139 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years217 (8.5%)179 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years89 (3.5%)226 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years152 (5.9%)209 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years164 (6.4%)192 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years37 (1.4%)139 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years109 (4.2%)122 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)121 (3.9%)
85 Years and over15 (0.6%)90 (2.9%)
Total2,569 (100.0%)3,107 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pontotoc

Median Family Size in Pontotoc

The median family size in Pontotoc is 3.50 persons per family, with married-couple families (690 | 52.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (185 | 14.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.72 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Pontotoc
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple690 (52.4%)3.98
Single Male/Father185 (14.1%)1.72
Single Female/Mother441 (33.5%)3.49
Total Families1,316 (100.0%)3.50

Median Household Size in Pontotoc

The median household size in Pontotoc is 2.70 persons per household, with married-couple households (690 | 33.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.98 persons per household. non-family households (726 | 35.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Pontotoc
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple690 (33.8%)3.98
Single Male/Father185 (9.1%)1.72
Single Female/Mother441 (21.6%)3.75
Non-family726 (35.5%)1.08
Total Households2,042 (100.0%)2.70

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pontotoc

Out of a total of 2,042 households in Pontotoc, 1,316 (64.4%) are family households, while 726 (35.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 525, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 662.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pontotoc
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-662 (32.4%)
2-Person Households525 (25.7%)64 (3.1%)
3-Person Households285 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households217 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households206 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households46 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households37 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,316 (64.4%)726 (35.5%)

Female Fertility in Pontotoc

Fertility by Age in Pontotoc

Average fertility rate in Pontotoc is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Pontotoc
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years20 (87.0%)33.0
35 to 50 years3 (13.0%)9.0
Total23 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pontotoc

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pontotoc
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Pontotoc

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pontotoc
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School20 (87.0%)112.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (13.0%)11.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total23 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pontotoc

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pontotoc
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Pontotoc

Income Overview in Pontotoc

Per Capita Income in Pontotoc is $25,500, while median incomes of families and households are $66,321 and $49,235 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,676$25,500
Median Family Income1,316$66,321
Mean Family Income1,316$83,724
Median Household Income2,042$49,235
Mean Household Income2,042$67,981
Income Deficit1,316$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,67657.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,67642.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,6760.46

Earnings by Sex in Pontotoc

Average Earnings in Pontotoc are $32,974, $41,126 for men and $17,478 for women, a difference of 57.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Pontotoc
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,285 (49.5%)$41,126
Female1,309 (50.5%)$17,478
Total2,594 (100.0%)$32,974

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pontotoc

The most common earnings brackets in Pontotoc are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (204 | 15.9%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (289 | 22.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pontotoc
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)33 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49920 (1.6%)14 (1.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99951 (4.0%)122 (9.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)172 (13.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)27 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49963 (4.9%)289 (22.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)26 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49944 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99941 (3.2%)59 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99963 (4.9%)169 (12.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999204 (15.9%)24 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999111 (8.6%)126 (9.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999199 (15.5%)27 (2.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999160 (12.4%)122 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99950 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99948 (3.7%)25 (1.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999135 (10.5%)14 (1.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (2.3%)21 (1.6%)
$100,000+67 (5.2%)39 (3.0%)
Total1,285 (100.0%)1,309 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pontotoc

Average earnings in Pontotoc are $42,602 for men and $18,173 for women, a difference of 57.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,375, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $40,588. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,063, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pontotoc
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,366$15,500
High School Diploma$40,588$28,598
College or Associate's Degree$41,830$26,445
Bachelor's Degree$45,375$46,063
Graduate Degree--
Total$42,602$18,173

Family Income in Pontotoc

Family Income Brackets in Pontotoc

According to the Pontotoc family income data, there are 254 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Pontotoc
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000282.1%
$10,000 to $14,999141.1%
$15,000 to $24,99922417.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991017.7%
$35,000 to $49,99915511.8%
$50,000 to $74,99923718.0%
$75,000 to $99,99915311.6%
$100,000 to $149,99925419.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991128.5%
$200,000+382.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pontotoc

5-person families (141 | 10.7%) account for the highest median family income in Pontotoc with $140,625 per family, while 3-person families (252 | 19.2%) have the highest median income of $29,744 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pontotoc
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families558 (42.4%)$51,071
3-Person Families252 (19.2%)$89,231
4-Person Families282 (21.4%)$0
5-Person Families141 (10.7%)$140,625
6-Person Families46 (3.5%)$0
7+ Person Families37 (2.8%)$0
Total1,316 (100.0%)$66,321

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pontotoc

The median family income in Pontotoc is $66,321, with families comprising 3+ earners (138) having the highest median family income of $150,906, while families with no earners (140) have the lowest median family income of $21,490, accounting for 10.5% and 10.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pontotoc
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners140 (10.6%)$21,490
1 Earner530 (40.3%)$37,432
2 Earners508 (38.6%)$90,240
3+ Earners138 (10.5%)$150,906
Total1,316 (100.0%)$66,321

Household Income in Pontotoc

Household Income Brackets in Pontotoc

With 347 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Pontotoc, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 39 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Pontotoc
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00020810.2%
$10,000 to $14,999653.2%
$15,000 to $24,99921810.7%
$25,000 to $34,99927013.2%
$35,000 to $49,99929014.2%
$50,000 to $74,99934116.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991537.5%
$100,000 to $149,99934717.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991125.5%
$200,000+391.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pontotoc

The median household income in Pontotoc is $49,235, with the highest median household income of $67,323 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 699 households (34.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,270, with 647 households (31.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Pontotoc
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years161 (7.9%)$33,988
25 to 44 Years535 (26.2%)$51,536
45 to 64 Years699 (34.2%)$67,323
65+ Years647 (31.7%)$31,270
Total2,042 (100.0%)$49,235

Poverty in Pontotoc

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pontotoc

With 14.8% poverty level for males and 28.0% for females among the residents of Pontotoc, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 53 males (58.9%) and 111 females (60.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pontotoc
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (35.0%)49 (33.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)50 (34.7%)
6 to 11 Years103 (55.7%)179 (58.1%)
12 to 14 Years41 (27.5%)19 (11.6%)
15 Years53 (58.9%)4 (26.7%)
16 and 17 Years4 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years51 (27.0%)111 (60.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)105 (21.6%)
35 to 44 Years18 (9.8%)50 (24.5%)
45 to 54 Years6 (1.5%)50 (15.7%)
55 to 64 Years2 (0.9%)140 (32.2%)
65 to 74 Years45 (23.0%)31 (9.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)50 (19.8%)
Total373 (14.8%)838 (28.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pontotoc

According to the poverty statistics in Pontotoc, males aged 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pontotoc
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years93 (65.0%)98 (66.7%)
5 Years20 (100.0%)94 (65.3%)
6 to 11 Years82 (44.3%)129 (41.9%)
12 to 14 Years108 (72.5%)145 (88.4%)
15 Years37 (41.1%)11 (73.3%)
16 and 17 Years66 (94.3%)20 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years138 (73.0%)74 (40.0%)
25 to 34 Years569 (100.0%)380 (78.3%)
35 to 44 Years165 (90.2%)154 (75.5%)
45 to 54 Years383 (98.5%)268 (84.3%)
55 to 64 Years234 (99.2%)295 (67.8%)
65 to 74 Years151 (77.0%)284 (90.2%)
75 Years and over105 (100.0%)203 (80.2%)
Total2,151 (85.2%)2,155 (72.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pontotoc

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pontotoc show that 3.0% or 21 of the total 690 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.7%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pontotoc
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children322 (95.3%)16 (4.7%)
1 or 2 Children255 (98.1%)5 (1.9%)
3 or 4 Children92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total669 (97.0%)21 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pontotoc

According to the poverty data in Pontotoc, 15.1% or 28 single-father households and 43.8% or 193 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (35.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pontotoc
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children28 (35.4%)91 (47.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)102 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (15.1%)193 (43.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pontotoc

The poverty data for Pontotoc shows that 21 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 221 of the single-parent households (35.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (4.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pontotoc
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children16 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (1.9%)119 (43.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)102 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (3.0%)221 (35.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Pontotoc

Employment by Class of Employer in Pontotoc

Among the 2,403 employed individuals in Pontotoc, private company employees (1,965 | 81.8%), not-for-profit organizations (153 | 6.4%), and self-employed (incorporated) (82 | 3.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Pontotoc
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,96581.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)823.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)512.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1536.4%
Local Government Employees763.2%
State Government Employees763.2%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,403100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pontotoc

According to the labor force statistics for Pontotoc, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,294), 59.8% or 2,568 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 128 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 634 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 47.3% or 61 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Pontotoc
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years39 (19.7%)4 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Years201 (73.4%)33 (16.4%)
25 to 29 Years634 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years344 (80.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years250 (64.6%)21 (8.4%)
45 to 54 Years546 (77.2%)10 (1.8%)
55 to 59 Years184 (58.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years236 (65.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years129 (24.2%)61 (47.3%)
75 Years and over4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,568 (59.8%)128 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pontotoc

According to labor force statistics for Pontotoc, 77.4% of individuals (2,193) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,833) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 31 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 85.0% or 622 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.5% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pontotoc
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School275 (70.5%)25 (6.5%)
High School Diploma487 (73.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree810 (77.0%)17 (1.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher622 (85.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,193 (77.4%)40 (1.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pontotoc

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pontotoc are Community & Social Service (155 | 6.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100 | 4.1%), Education, Arts & Media (96 | 3.9%), Health Technologists (80 | 3.3%), and Business & Financial (60 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Pontotoc

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pontotoc, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (85.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Management (53.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Pontotoc
OccupationMaleFemale
Management18 (46.2%)21 (53.8%)
Business & Financial29 (48.3%)31 (51.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 124 (80.0%)31 (20.0%)
Education, Arts & Media82 (85.4%)14 (14.6%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library18 (75.0%)6 (25.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment24 (68.6%)11 (31.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
Total (Category)179 (49.4%)183 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)1,250 (51.3%)1,188 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pontotoc are Food Preparation & Serving (245 | 10.1%), Healthcare Support (130 | 5.3%), Security & Protection (90 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (87 | 3.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80 | 3.3%).
Services Occupations in Pontotoc

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pontotoc, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (66.5%), and Law Enforcement (10.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (93.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Pontotoc
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)130 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (6.7%)84 (93.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention5 (6.2%)75 (93.8%)
Law Enforcement1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving163 (66.5%)82 (33.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total (Category)256 (45.1%)312 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)1,250 (51.3%)1,188 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pontotoc are Office & Administration (458 | 18.8%), and Sales & Related (236 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Pontotoc

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Pontotoc
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related17 (7.2%)219 (92.8%)
Office & Administration150 (32.8%)308 (67.2%)
Total (Category)167 (24.1%)527 (75.9%)
Total (Overall)1,250 (51.3%)1,188 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pontotoc are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (52 | 2.1%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (39 | 1.6%), and Construction & Extraction (31 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Pontotoc

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Pontotoc
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)83 (68.0%)39 (32.0%)
Total (Overall)1,250 (51.3%)1,188 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pontotoc are Production (402 | 16.5%), Material Moving (207 | 8.5%), and Transportation (83 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Pontotoc

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Pontotoc
OccupationMaleFemale
Production295 (73.4%)107 (26.6%)
Transportation83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving187 (90.3%)20 (9.7%)
Total (Category)565 (81.7%)127 (18.3%)
Total (Overall)1,250 (51.3%)1,188 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pontotoc

Employment Industries in Pontotoc

The major employment industries in Pontotoc include Manufacturing (561 | 23.0%), Retail Trade (418 | 17.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (327 | 13.4%), Finance & Insurance (256 | 10.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (252 | 10.3%).
Employment Industries in Pontotoc

Employment Industries by Sex in Pontotoc

The Pontotoc industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pontotoc
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing432 (77.0%)129 (23.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade194 (46.4%)224 (53.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities98 (81.7%)22 (18.3%)
Information21 (56.8%)16 (43.2%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)256 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services42 (87.5%)6 (12.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1 (0.3%)326 (99.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services150 (59.5%)102 (40.5%)
Public Administration5 (20.0%)20 (80.0%)
Total1,250 (51.3%)1,188 (48.7%)

Education in Pontotoc

School Enrollment in Pontotoc

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,342 students in Pontotoc are middle school (476 | 35.5%), elementary school (323 | 24.1%), and high school (244 | 18.2%).
School Enrollment in Pontotoc
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool503.7%
Kindergarten906.7%
Elementary School32324.1%
Middle School47635.5%
High School24418.2%
College / Undergraduate1098.1%
Graduate / Professional503.7%
Total1,342100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pontotoc

Out of a total of 1,342 students who are enrolled in schools in Pontotoc, 217 (16.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,125 (83.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 50 (80.6% 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 85 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pontotoc
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old367 (88.0%)50 (12.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds427 (83.4%)85 (16.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds170 (83.7%)33 (16.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds12 (19.4%)50 (80.6%)
35 Years and over28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,125 (83.8%)217 (16.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pontotoc

Education (289 | 33.2%), business (187 | 21.5%), arts & humanities (85 | 9.8%), science & technology (76 | 8.7%), and liberal arts & history (55 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 871 individuals in Pontotoc who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pontotoc
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics263.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural313.6%
Physical & Health Sciences182.1%
Psychology212.4%
Social Sciences151.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology768.7%
Business18721.5%
Education28933.2%
Literature & Languages313.6%
Liberal Arts & History556.3%
Visual & Performing Arts263.0%
Communications111.3%
Arts & Humanities859.8%
Total871100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pontotoc

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pontotoc

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pontotoc are males with 2 vehicles (497, accounting for 39.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (252, making up 43.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pontotoc
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle171 (13.7%)296 (25.7%)
2 Vehicles497 (39.8%)252 (21.9%)
3 Vehicles327 (26.2%)220 (19.1%)
4 Vehicles216 (17.3%)380 (33.0%)
5 or more Vehicles38 (3.0%)5 (0.4%)
Total1,249 (100.0%)1,153 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pontotoc

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pontotoc are 5 to 9 minutes (743 commuters, 31.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (525 commuters, 22.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (253 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Pontotoc
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes80.3%
5 to 9 Minutes74331.9%
10 to 14 Minutes52522.5%
15 to 19 Minutes2038.7%
20 to 24 Minutes903.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1797.7%
30 to 34 Minutes25310.8%
35 to 39 Minutes381.6%
40 to 44 Minutes974.2%
45 to 59 Minutes180.8%
60 to 89 Minutes441.9%
90 or more Minutes1355.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Pontotoc

The most common commute times in Pontotoc are 10 to 14 minutes (360 commuters, 30.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (437 commuters, 38.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Pontotoc
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes306 (25.5%)437 (38.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes360 (30.0%)165 (14.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes84 (7.0%)119 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes29 (2.4%)61 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes90 (7.5%)89 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes76 (6.3%)177 (15.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)38 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes61 (5.1%)36 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes18 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes33 (2.8%)11 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes135 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pontotoc

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pontotoc are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (237, 19.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (247, 21.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pontotoc
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM143 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5 (0.4%)6 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM111 (9.2%)66 (5.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM194 (16.2%)135 (11.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM237 (19.8%)217 (19.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17 (1.4%)98 (8.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM148 (12.3%)247 (21.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM65 (5.4%)21 (1.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM94 (7.8%)16 (1.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (1.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13 (1.1%)63 (5.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1 (0.1%)12 (1.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM172 (14.3%)232 (20.5%)
Total1,200 (100.0%)1,133 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pontotoc

Occupancy by Ownership in Pontotoc

Of the total 2,042 dwellings in Pontotoc, owner-occupied units account for 1,017 (49.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,025 (50.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Pontotoc
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,01749.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,02550.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,042100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pontotoc

Occupancy by Household Size in Pontotoc
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household66232.4%
2-Person Household58928.8%
3-Person Household28514.0%
4+ Person Household50624.8%
Total Housing Units2,042100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pontotoc

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pontotoc
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household321 (48.5%)341 (51.5%)
2-Person Household279 (47.4%)310 (52.6%)
3-Person Household198 (69.5%)87 (30.5%)
4+ Person Household219 (43.3%)287 (56.7%)
Total Housing Units1,017 (49.8%)1,025 (50.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pontotoc

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pontotoc
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School40 (10.8%)329 (89.2%)
High School Diploma326 (60.2%)216 (39.9%)
College/Associate Degree368 (53.8%)316 (46.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher283 (63.3%)164 (36.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pontotoc

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pontotoc
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years52025.5%
35 to 44 Years1768.6%
45 to 54 Years35517.4%
55 to 64 Years34416.9%
65 to 74 Years32716.0%
75 to 84 Years26813.1%
85 Years and Over522.5%
Total2,042100.0%

Housing Finances in Pontotoc

Median Income by Occupancy in Pontotoc

Median Income by Occupancy in Pontotoc
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,017 (49.8%)$87,898
Renter-Occupied1,025 (50.2%)$33,079
Average2,042 (100.0%)$49,235

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pontotoc

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pontotoc
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00029 (2.9%)14 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99910 (1.0%)155 (15.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99912 (1.2%)54 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99933 (3.2%)63 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (2.3%)99 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999111 (10.9%)159 (15.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999138 (13.6%)151 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999125 (12.3%)215 (21.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999153 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999233 (22.9%)115 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more150 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,017 (100.0%)1,025 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pontotoc

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pontotoc
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300115 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499227 (22.3%)213 (20.8%)
$500 to $799187 (18.4%)313 (30.5%)
$800 to $999102 (10.0%)289 (28.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499196 (19.3%)112 (10.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99964 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49994 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99918 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more14 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,017 (100.0%)1,025 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pontotoc

Housing Structures in Pontotoc

Housing Structures in Pontotoc
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,45171.1%
Single Unit, Attached351.7%
2 Unit Apartments25412.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments793.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments402.0%
10 or more Apartments673.3%
Mobile Home / Other1165.7%
Total2,042100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pontotoc

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pontotoc
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached965 (66.5%)486 (33.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)254 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other52 (44.8%)64 (55.2%)
Total1,017 (49.8%)1,025 (50.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pontotoc

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pontotoc
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)255 (24.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)131 (12.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms84 (8.3%)304 (29.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms525 (51.6%)256 (25.0%)
8 or more Rooms408 (40.1%)79 (7.7%)
Total1,017 (100.0%)1,025 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pontotoc

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pontotoc
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas578 (56.8%)518 (50.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity439 (43.2%)507 (49.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,017 (100.0%)1,025 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pontotoc

Household Vehicle Usage in Pontotoc
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)31 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle305 (30.0%)461 (45.0%)
2 Vehicles259 (25.5%)396 (38.6%)
3 or more Vehicles453 (44.5%)137 (13.4%)
Total1,017 (100.0%)1,025 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pontotoc

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pontotoc

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units530487
Median Property Value$141,700$159,400
Median Household Income$57,500$70
Monthly Housing Costs$435$0
Real Estate Taxes$856$50

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pontotoc

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pontotoc
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00052 (9.8%)5 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999107 (20.2%)14 (2.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999328 (61.9%)444 (91.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99929 (5.5%)24 (4.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more14 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total530 (100.0%)487 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pontotoc

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pontotoc
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00029 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99968 (12.8%)10 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999130 (24.5%)86 (17.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (11.5%)8 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99969 (13.0%)64 (13.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99968 (12.8%)84 (17.2%)
$150,000 or more80 (15.1%)165 (33.9%)
Total530 (100.0%)487 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pontotoc

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pontotoc
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x297 (56.0%)98,819 (20,291.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x46 (8.7%)157 (32.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x39 (7.4%)213 (43.7%)
4.0x or more119 (22.5%)88 (18.1%)
Total530 (100.0%)487 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pontotoc

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pontotoc
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800167 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49989 (16.8%)260 (53.4%)
$800 to $1,499113 (21.3%)67 (13.8%)
Total530 (100.0%)487 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pontotoc

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pontotoc

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pontotoc
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years454 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,049 (97.0%)32 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years548 (93.8%)36 (6.2%)
26 to 34 Years596 (78.0%)168 (22.0%)
35 to 44 Years287 (74.2%)100 (25.8%)
45 to 54 Years495 (70.0%)212 (30.0%)
55 to 64 Years630 (93.9%)41 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years511 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older358 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,928 (89.3%)589 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pontotoc

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pontotoc
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born454 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,049 (97.0%)32 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen548 (93.8%)36 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pontotoc

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pontotoc
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000681 (91.8%)61 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,164 (84.6%)212 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999714 (74.4%)246 (25.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999614 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,742 (96.1%)70 (3.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pontotoc

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pontotoc
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6309 (68.1%)145 (31.9%)
6 to 18 Years516 (47.7%)570 (52.7%)
19 to 25 Years123 (21.1%)439 (75.2%)
25 to 34 Years35 (4.6%)596 (78.0%)
35 to 44 Years64 (16.5%)223 (57.6%)
45 to 54 Years45 (6.4%)468 (66.2%)
55 to 64 Years141 (21.0%)489 (72.9%)
65 to 74 Years511 (100.0%)390 (76.3%)
75 Years and over358 (100.0%)217 (60.6%)
Total2,102 (38.1%)3,537 (64.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pontotoc

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pontotoc
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years86 (16.7%)11 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years94 (12.4%)75 (11.2%)
35 to 64 Years163 (20.2%)504 (52.7%)
65 to 74 Years78 (39.8%)172 (54.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)160 (63.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pontotoc

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pontotoc: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (4.7%)90 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years74 (37.8%)9 (2.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)120 (47.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pontotoc: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)88 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)99 (31.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)121 (47.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pontotoc: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years70 (13.6%)11 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years42 (5.5%)60 (9.0%)
35 to 64 Years124 (15.3%)289 (30.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)88 (27.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)52 (20.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pontotoc: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)60 (9.0%)
35 to 64 Years77 (9.5%)375 (39.2%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.5%)125 (39.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)104 (41.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pontotoc: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)60 (9.0%)
35 to 64 Years40 (5.0%)99 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.5%)103 (32.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Pontotoc

Computing Device Access in Pontotoc

Computing Device Access in Pontotoc
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,32765.0%
Smartphone1,57877.3%
Tablet1,18458.0%
No Computing Device30514.9%
Total2,042100.0%

Internet Access in Pontotoc

Internet Access in Pontotoc
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,08353.0%
Cellular Data Only30214.8%
Satellite Internet552.7%
No Internet62230.5%
Total2,042100.0%

Pontotoc Summary

Pontotoc, Mississippi is a small city located in the northeastern part of the state. It is the county seat of Pontotoc County and is part of the Tupelo Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 5,625 according to the 2010 census.

Geography

Pontotoc is located in the northeastern part of Mississippi, approximately 80 miles southeast of Memphis, Tennessee. It is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is part of the Pontotoc Ridge. The city is located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 78 and 15. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and is located near the Tombigbee River.

History

Pontotoc was founded in 1836 and was named after the Chickasaw Indian word for “land of the hanging grapes.” The city was originally a trading post and was the site of a major battle during the Civil War. The city was also the site of the first railroad in Mississippi, which was built in 1858.

Economy

Pontotoc’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a textile mill, and a plastics plant. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Pontotoc has a population of 5,625. The population is predominantly white (83.3%) and African American (14.7%). The median household income is $31,945 and the median age is 37. The city has a poverty rate of 22.3%.

Conclusion

Pontotoc, Mississippi is a small city located in the northeastern part of the state. It is the county seat of Pontotoc County and is part of the Tupelo Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 5,625 according to the 2010 census. The economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city is home to several large and small businesses. The population is predominantly white and African American, and the median household income is $31,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Pontotoc?
Total Population of Pontotoc is 5,676.
What is the Total Male Population of Pontotoc?
Total Male Population of Pontotoc is 2,569.
What is the Total Female Population of Pontotoc?
Total Female Population of Pontotoc is 3,107.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pontotoc?
There are 82.68 Males per 100 Females in Pontotoc.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pontotoc?
There are 120.94 Females per 100 Males in Pontotoc.
What is the Median Population Age in Pontotoc?
Median Population Age in Pontotoc is 33.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pontotoc
Average Family Size in Pontotoc is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pontotoc
Average Household Size in Pontotoc is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pontotoc?
Per Capita income in Pontotoc is $25,500.
What is the Median Family Income in Pontotoc?
Median Family Income in Pontotoc is $66,321.
What is the Median Household income in Pontotoc?
Median Household Income in Pontotoc is $49,235.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pontotoc?
Income or Wage Gap in Pontotoc is 57.5%.
Women in Pontotoc earn 42.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pontotoc?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pontotoc is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pontotoc?
There are 2,568 People in the Labor Forcein in Pontotoc.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pontotoc?
59.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Pontotoc.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pontotoc?
Unemployment Rate in Pontotoc is 5.0%.