Pontotoc County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pontotoc County increased by 4,581. In this period, the peak population was 32,280 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26,954 | - | - |
| 2001 | 27,264 | 310 | 1.15% |
| 2002 | 27,408 | 144 | 0.53% |
| 2003 | 27,954 | 546 | 1.99% |
| 2004 | 28,221 | 267 | 0.96% |
| 2005 | 28,484 | 263 | 0.93% |
| 2006 | 28,960 | 476 | 1.67% |
| 2007 | 29,092 | 132 | 0.46% |
| 2008 | 29,267 | 175 | 0.60% |
| 2009 | 29,519 | 252 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 30,055 | 536 | 1.82% |
| 2011 | 29,782 | -273 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 30,306 | 524 | 1.76% |
| 2013 | 30,680 | 374 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 30,802 | 122 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 30,884 | 82 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 31,516 | 632 | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 31,776 | 260 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 31,947 | 171 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 32,280 | 333 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 31,192 | -1,088 | -3.37% |
| 2021 | 31,325 | 133 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 31,367 | 42 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 31,535 | 168 | 0.54% |
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Pontotoc County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pontotoc County's population increased by 3,101 (11.50%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Pontotoc County's population increased by 1,137 (3.78%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Pontotoc County's population increased by 343 (1.10%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pontotoc County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 31,535.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pontotoc County's population peaked in year 2019 at 32,280.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pontotoc County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 26,954.
Pontotoc County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pontotoc County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pontotoc County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.74% per year. Overall the population grew 17% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pontotoc County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.74% per year.
From 2015 to 2016 Pontotoc County population grew the most, with an increase of 632 people (a 2.05% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Pontotoc County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,088 people (a 3.37% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pontotoc County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pontotoc County's population increased by 210 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 42 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 168 (0.54%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pontotoc County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pontotoc County increased by 855 (2.79%). The population was highest at 32,280 in the year 2019 and lowest at 30,802 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.28%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)