Pontotoc
City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Pontotoc is a city in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, with 5,640 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 495 ft (151 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Algoma, 5.6 miles S.
- 5,640residents (2020 Census)
- 495 ftelevation · 151 m
- 13.0 sq miland area · 33.6 km²
- 435 / sq mipopulation density
- 38863ZIP code
About Pontotoc
Pontotoc is a city in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Mississippi, located to the west of the larger city of Tupelo. Its population was 5,640 at the 2020 census. Pontotoc is a Chickasaw word that means, "Land of the Hanging Grapes". A section of the city largely along Main Street and Liberty Street has been designated the Pontotoc Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Treaty of Pontotoc Site is also listed on the National Register. The Treaty of Pontotoc Creek, part of U.S. president Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal policy, ceded millions of acres of Native American lands and relocated the Chicakasaw west of the Mississippi River.
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Living in Pontotoc
- Median household income
- $46,167
- Median home value
- $155,800
- Median rent
- $803/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Pontotoc had 5,640 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,640 |
|---|---|
| Density | 435 per sq mi (168 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pontotoc at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Pontotoc County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,640 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.98 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2576° N, 89.0095° W |
| ZIP code | 38863 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2859160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pontotoc
- Algoma5.6 mi S
- Ecru6.3 mi N
- Thaxton9.8 mi W
- Randolph10.2 mi SW
- Toccopola11.6 mi W
- Blue Springs11.8 mi NE
- Sherman12.1 mi NE
- New Houlka15.3 mi S
- Tupelo15.8 mi E
- New Albany16.2 mi N
- Verona17.2 mi E
- Saltillo19.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pontotoc
What county is Pontotoc in?
Pontotoc is in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Pontotoc, MS?
5,640 people lived in Pontotoc at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pontotoc, MS?
The ZIP code of Pontotoc is 38863.
What is the elevation of Pontotoc?
495 feet (151 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pontotoc?
Algoma (5.6 mi), Ecru (6.3 mi), Thaxton (9.8 mi), Randolph (10.2 mi), Toccopola (11.6 mi).
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