Unified School District · MS
Pontotoc County Schools
Pontotoc County Schools is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 18,536. The median household income is $52,589 and the median age is 36.0.
18,536
Population
47
People / sq mi
$52,589
Median Income
36.0
Median Age
Pontotoc County Schools covers 398 sq mi of land at 46.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,589
Median Household Income
$28,014
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$147,700
Median Home Value
$855
Median Rent
75.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
76.0%
High School+
16.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pontotoc County Schools serves a community with a population of 18,536 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Pontotoc County Schools is $52,589, with a per capita income of $28,014. The poverty rate is 10.5%.
Pontotoc County Schools is 83.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Pontotoc County Schools, 76.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Pontotoc County Schools is $147,700, with a median rent of $855. The homeownership rate is 75.4%.
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Data for Pontotoc County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2803660).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.