Voter file loaded June 16, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Pontotoc County, Mississippi has 20,086 active registered voters across 29 precincts, as of July 2026.
Party registration
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Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontotoc 1 P1 | 454 | 263 | 57.93% |
| 2 | Turnpike Tu | 505 | 258 | 51.09% |
| 3 | Oakhill Oh | 423 | 205 | 48.46% |
| 4 | Sherman Sh | 442 | 210 | 47.51% |
| 5 | Algoma Al | 887 | 415 | 46.79% |
| 6 | Hoyle Ho | 944 | 435 | 46.08% |
| 7 | Cherry Creek Cc | 872 | 400 | 45.87% |
| 8 | Thaxton Th | 813 | 372 | 45.76% |
| 9 | Randolph | 1,021 | 466 | 45.64% |
| 10 | Pontotoc 4 P4 | 752 | 334 | 44.41% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Pontotoc County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Pontotoc County at a glance.
Pontotoc County had an estimated 32,014 residents in July 2024, the 25th most populous of Mississippi's 82 counties, up 2.6% since the 2020 census. Of those, 23,841 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 15.9% are 65 or older. Its 20,086 active registered voters equal about 84.2% of that voting-age population.
It covers 498 square miles of land (64 people per square mile), and 70.7% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Pontotoc (6,046), Ecru (1,109), Algoma (729), Thaxton (701) and Sherman (part) (488). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 35.9, a median household income of $51,484, 18.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 69.8% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 14,068 votes were cast for president, about 59.0% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 15.7% and the Republican ticket 83.5%. The two-party margin moved from R+52.4 in 2008 to R+67.8 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 32,014
- Population (2020 census base)
- 31,189
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 23,841
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 84.2
- Residents 65 and older
- 15.9%
- People per square mile
- 64
- Living outside incorporated places
- 70.7%
- Land area
- 498 sq mi
- Median age
- 35.9
- Median household income
- $51,484
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 18.5%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69.8%
Largest cities and towns
- Pontotoc 6,046
- Ecru 1,109
- Algoma 729
- Thaxton 701
- Sherman (part) 488
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.7% | 83.5% | R+67.8 | 14,068 |
| 2020 | 18.2% | 80.3% | R+62.1 | 14,377 |
| 2016 | 18.0% | 79.9% | R+61.9 | 11,811 |
| 2012 | 22.6% | 76.1% | R+53.5 | 12,348 |
| 2008 | 23.2% | 75.6% | R+52.4 | 12,868 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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