Poverty Rate in Pontotoc, Mississippi
In Pontotoc, Mississippi, an estimated 1,211 of 5,517 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Pontotoc, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Pontotoc, Mississippi is 22.0%.
- How many people in Pontotoc, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Pontotoc, Mississippi, an estimated 1,211 of 5,517 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Pontotoc, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Pontotoc, Mississippi is 15.18% higher than the Mississippi average. In Pontotoc, Mississippi, an estimated 22.0% of 5,517 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.1% of 2,841,445 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Pontotoc, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Pontotoc, Mississippi is 74.6% higher than the US average. In Pontotoc, Mississippi, an estimated 22.0% of 5,517 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
37.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
37.9% of 1 thousand people
Under 5 years
34.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
34.1% of 290 people
5 to 17 years
38.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
38.9% of 1 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
37.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
37.9% of 1 thousand people
18 to 64 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
16.7% of 3 thousand people
18 to 34 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
18.7% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
15.1% of 2 thousand people
60 years and over
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
12.6% of 1 thousand people
65 years and over
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
14.5% of 869 people
White
10.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
10.4% of 3 thousand people
Black or African American
33.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
33.7% of 2 thousand people
Some other race
50.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
50.5% of 636 people
Two or more races
12.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
12.5% of 463 people
Hispanic
55.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
55.9% of 956 people
White, not Hispanic
9.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
9.1% of 3 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
13.5% of 4 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
27.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
27.1% of 520 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
9.3% of 1 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
14.3% of 1 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
8.9% of 773 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
17.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
17.6% of 3 thousand people
Employed
16.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
16.3% of 2 thousand people
Male
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
4.1% of 1 thousand people
Female
29.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
29.1% of 1 thousand people
Unemployed
41.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
41.9% of 129 people
Male
21.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
21.7% of 83 people
Female
78.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
78.3% of 46 people
Population 16 years and over
16% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
16% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
11.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
11.7% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
28.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
28.7% of 822 people
Did not work
14.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
14.2% of 2 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
34.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
34.4% of 909 people
Male
12.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
12.5% of 399 people
Female
51.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
51.6% of 510 people
18 to 24 years
100% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
100% of 52 people
25 to 34 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
18.6% of 215 people
35 to 44 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
0% of 1 people
45 to 54 years
58.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
58.3% of 96 people
55 to 64 years
81.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
81.3% of 112 people
65 to 74 years
16.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
16.2% of 216 people
75 years and over
18% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
18% of 217 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
41.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
41.8% of 395 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
73.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
73.3% of 90 people
Did not work
19.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
19.3% of 424 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Pontotoc, Mississippi
2022
21.8%
Poverty Rate by City around Pontotoc County
- Algoma, Mississippi 11.9% of 834 people.
- Ecru, Mississippi 13.7% of 1,404 people.
- Randolph, Mississippi 40.2% of 567 people.
- Sherman, Mississippi 24.6% of 646 people.
- Thaxton, Mississippi 8.8% of 651 people.