Pontotoc County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pontotoc County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28115
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 115
Geography
- Land Area
- 497.81 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.21 sq mi
- Total Area
- 501.02 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.227081
- Longitude
- -89.037239
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 30,904
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,708
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,223 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,681 | 5.4% |
| White | 23,651 | 76.5% |
| Black | 4,675 | 15.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,948 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 757 | 3.3% |
| White | 17,938 | 79.0% |
| Black | 3,874 | 17.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 113 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 31,550
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,653
- Poverty Rate
- 16.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,230
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,700 | 75.1% |
| Black | 4,639 | 14.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,365
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,706 | 19.1% |
| Republican | 7,325 | 37.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,334 | 43.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,813 | 45.5% |
| Female | 10,326 | 53.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,066 | 83.0% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 2.4% |
| Black | 1,758 | 9.1% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,872
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,019 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 10.6% |
| Black | 455 | 25.9% |
| Asian | 40 | 36.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,294 | 37.4% |
| Female | 3,526 | 34.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,717 (22.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,826 (18.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,221
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $158,064
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $890
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 87.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 2.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.