Pontotoc County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Pontotoc County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
31,550
Median Age
35.9
Male Median
33.8
Female Median
38.3
Pontotoc County, Mississippi Population Growth

Pontotoc County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.9%%.
+6.9%% Growth
Pontotoc County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Pontotoc County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.9 | 31,550 |
| 2023 | 35.7 | 31,312 |
| 2022 | 35.7 | 31,202 |
| 2021 | 36.0 | 31,136 |
| 2020 | 37.0 | 31,996 |
| 2019 | 36.6 | 31,618 |
| 2018 | 36.4 | 31,315 |
| 2017 | 36.8 | 31,075 |
| 2016 | 37.3 | 30,862 |
| 2015 | 37.0 | 30,517 |
| 2014 | 36.4 | 30,374 |
| 2013 | 36.0 | 30,207 |
| 2012 | 36.0 | 29,962 |
| 2011 | 35.8 | 29,682 |
| 2010 | 35.9 | 29,523 |
Pontotoc County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 7.0% |
| 5–17 | 19.1% |
| 18–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 14.1% |
| 35–54 | 23.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.2% |
| 65+ | 15.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Pontotoc County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 44.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 26.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Pontotoc County, Mississippi
The median age in Pontotoc County, Mississippi is 35.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Pontotoc County, Mississippi is 31,550.
In Pontotoc County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Pontotoc County, Mississippi has remained stable.