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Pontotoc, Mississippi, in Pontotoc county, is 86 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 5,253 residents.
In Pontotoc, about 53% of adults are married.
There are more females than males in Pontotoc than is typical.
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.
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.
According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Pontotoc was owner-occupied.
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.
Pontotoc strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Pontotoc to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
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