Mississippi

Pontotoc

31,184
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Pontotoc

Pontotoc, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 4,491. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 31,184.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Chicaza (De Soto), Chickasaw-English Alliance vs. Choctaw 1720s, Holly Springs Raid — Pontotoc Sub-action, and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202031,184
201029,957
200026,726
199022,237
198020,918
197017,363
196017,232
195019,994
194022,904
193022,034
192019,962
191019,688
190018,274
189014,940
188013,858
187012,525
186022,113
185017,112
18404,491
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Pontotoc

Military engagements that took place in Pontotoc, Mississippi.

Battle of Chicaza (De Soto)
1541
Chickasaw-English Alliance vs. Choctaw 1720s
1723
Holly Springs Raid — Pontotoc Sub-action
1862

Historic places in Pontotoc

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pontotoc, Mississippi.

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Native Heritage
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Frequently asked about Pontotoc

When does Pontotoc first appear in the US census?
Pontotoc, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 4,491.
What is the population of Pontotoc?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Pontotoc had a recorded population of 31,184.
Were any battles fought in Pontotoc?
3 documented military engagements took place in Pontotoc, including Battle of Chicaza (De Soto), Chickasaw-English Alliance vs. Choctaw 1720s, Holly Springs Raid — Pontotoc Sub-action.
How many historic places are in Pontotoc?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
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