Economy & Jobs — Pontotoc, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,167 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,292 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,808 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 23.0% |
| Retail | 17.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 24 |
| Fast Food | 21 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Florists | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
