Pontotoc, Mississippi
Pontotoc: City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States
About
Pontotoc is a city located in the county of Pontotoc in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,625 and a population density of 192 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,227 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Pontotoc
| Population : | 6,227 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Pontotoc County |
| Postal code : | 38863 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 29.36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 495 feet / 151 meters |
| Capital city : | Pontotoc is capital of Pontotoc County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:32:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 212 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pontotoc is located at 34°14'52"N 88°59'55"W (34.2478800, -88.9986700).
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Demographics
The population of Pontotoc increased by 9.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,625 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,556 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,662 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,748 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,787 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,818 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,961 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,026 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,082 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,169 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,227 | 0.93% | estimation process |
People born in Pontotoc (19)
People born in Pontotoc, including biologist Landrum Brewer Shettles, United States Senator from Mississippi Roger Wicker, guitarist Cordell Jackson, .
List
- Thad Cochran (United States Senator from Mississippi (1937-2019)) he was born in 07/12/1937
- Ruby Elzy (American opera singer (1908-1943)) she was born in 20/02/1908
- Robert Pitts (basketball player) he was born in 23/06/1919
- Lanny Flaherty (American actor) he was born in 27/07/1942
- Borden Deal (American writer) he was born in 12/10/1922
- Elizabeth H. West (American librarian) she was born in 23/03/1873
- Glen H. Davidson (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1941
- Kent Hull (American football player (1961-2011)) he was born in 13/01/1961
- Nickey Browning (American politician) he was born in 19/07/1951
- Wayne Flynt (American historian) he was born in 04/10/1940
- Cyrus Harris he was born in 01/01/1817
- Steve Pegues (American baseball player) he was born in 21/05/1968
- Terry "Harmonica" Bean (American blues harmonicist and guitarist) he was born in 26/01/1961
- Cowan Hyde (baseball player (1909-2003)) he was born in 10/04/1909
- Lee Gates he was born in 20/12/1937
- Belle Edmondson (Confederate smuggler during the American Civil War) she was born in 01/01/1840
Schools in Pontotoc
College & universities near Pontotoc, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374343 | KC's School of Hair Design | Pontotoc (MS) | 38863-0000 |
Post offices near Pontotoc
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pon Post Office | Pontotoc (MS) | 38863 |
Other cities in Pontotoc County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pontotoc County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ecru | 1,067 | Town of the United States |
| Sherman | 703 | Town in Mississippi |
| Thaxton | 695 | Human settlement in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Algoma | 680 | Town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi |
| Toccopola | 258 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Pontotoc distances to largest Mississippi cities
