How long is the commute from Pontotoc, MS?
Workers who live in Pontotoc, MS take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Pontotoc get to work
| Means of transportation | Pontotoc | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.0% (±7.2 points) | 87.4% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% (±3.1 points) | 9.0% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±3.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±3.7 points) | 2.5% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Pontotoc, the average commute is lower than in Pontotoc County (26.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pontotoc, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pontotoc County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pontotoc County, Pontotoc ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 277 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pontotoc
| Vehicles available | Pontotoc | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.2 points) | 2.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±9.2 points) | 30.9% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±7.7 points) | 37.1% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±9.1 points) | 29.9% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Pontotoc, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pontotoc County (2.2%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (6.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pontotoc
| Pontotoc | Pontotoc County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±3.7 points) | 2.5% (±1.1 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±3.9 points) | 89.5% (±2.4 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±6.9 points) | 77.5% (±3.7 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Pontotoc, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pontotoc County (77.5%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pontotoc
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc | — | 19.6 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Algoma | 5.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ecru | 6.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Thaxton | 10.0 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Blue Springs | 12 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Toccopola | 12 mi | 35.4 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Sherman | 12 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| New Houlka | 15 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tupelo | 16 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ecru, MS (26.8 minutes), Thaxton, MS (27.8 minutes), Toccopola, MS (35.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pontotoc County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toccopola | 35.4 minutes (±8.0) |
| 2 | Thaxton | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Ecru | 26.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Algoma | 24.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Sherman | 23.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Pontotoc | 19.6 minutes (±4.4) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pontotoc
How long is the average commute in Pontotoc?
Workers who live in Pontotoc, MS take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pontotoc without a car?
2.9% of households in Pontotoc have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pontotoc?
3.8% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Pontotoc worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontotoc city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontotoc city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontotoc city, Mississippi
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Pontotoc city, Mississippi (place:59160, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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