Pontotoc County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,741
Per Capita Income
$27,217
Poverty Rate
14.9%
SNAP Recipients
8.3%
Gini Index
0.425
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.0%
$25K–$50K28.1%
$50K–$75K15.4%
$75K–$100K14.4%
$100K–$150K13.9%
$150K–$200K7.1%
$200K+2.0%
The median household income in Pontotoc County, MS is $52,741 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,217. 14.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.425 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).