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Pontotoc, MS


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Pontotoc, Mississippi

Pontotoc, Mississippi, in Pontotoc county, is 86 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 5,253 residents.

The People and Families of Pontotoc

In Pontotoc, about 53% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Pontotoc than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pontotoc had a median family income of $39,306. More so than most places, the people in Pontotoc generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Pontotoc are poor than in most places in Mississippi. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pontotoc. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Pontotoc Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Pontotoc was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pontotoc, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Pontotoc strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPontotoc Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPontotoc Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Pontotoc College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Pontotoc Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Pontotoc People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Pontotoc Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Pontotoc, MS

Comparing Pontotoc to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population106
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women38
Well-Paid Single Men28
Male Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married59
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better39
Median Family Income39
People Above Poverty39

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work25
Working at Home26
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

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