District 1, Mississippi
District 1 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 1 is a geographic entity located in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,730. The land area covers 83.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,730 | ±1,019 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±6.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,894 | ±343 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,500 | ±353 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,894 | ±343 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 606 | ±249 |
| Median Home Value | $200,500 | ±$37,684 |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | ±$125 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,909 | ±$8,832 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,912 | ±$2,552 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,052 | ±395 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,512 | ±539 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80% | ±6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF PONTOTOC
GUS Population: 32,014 (2024)
ID: 129270
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHANLERY CLERK
PO BOX 209, PONTOTOC MS 38863-0209
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | Tupelo, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | Pontotoc, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Tupelo, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-13 | BLUE SPRINGS, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | NEW ALBANY, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Tupelo, MS | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Tupelo, MS | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 04-12 | Belden, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Tupelo, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06 | Tupelo, MS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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KC's School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 5.9 mi away | 280 Turnpike Rd, Pontotoc, MS, 38863-0000 |
6627603300
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PONTOTOC COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 111 NORTH MAIN STREET, PONTOTOC, MS, 38863 |
(662) 489-3960
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C N K Barber College
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College Vocational | 14.9 mi away | 701 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS, 38801-4902 |
6622692131
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SHERMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 20 WEST LAMAR, SHERMAN, MS, 38869 |
(662) 840-2513
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Blue Mountain Christian University
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College | 24.1 mi away | 201 W Main St, Blue Mountain, MS, 38610 |
6626854771
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JENNIE STEPHENS SMITH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 219 KING STREET, NEW ALBANY, MS, 38652 |
(662) 534-1991
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LEE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 219 NORTH MADISON STREET, TUPELO, MS, 38804 |
(662) 841-9027
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LEE COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 219 NORTH MADISON STREET, TUPELO, MS, 38804 |
(662) 841-9028
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NANCE-MCNEELY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 1080 MEGGINSON LANE, MYRTLE, MS, 38650 |
(662) 988-2895
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HOULKA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 113 HWY 32 EAST, HOULKA, MS, 38850 |
(662) 568-2747
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TUPELO RGNL AP, MS US, located 11.7 miles from District 1. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53.2° | 33.6° | 43.4° | 4.82" | 0.6" |
| February | 57.8° | 36.8° | 47.3° | 5.29" | 0.6" |
| March | 66.4° | 43.7° | 55.1° | 5.37" | 0.2" |
| April | 74.9° | 51.6° | 63.3° | 5.51" | 0.0" |
| May | 82.7° | 60.9° | 71.8° | 5.22" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.5° | 68.8° | 79.2° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.3° | 72.4° | 82.3° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.9° | 71.2° | 81.6° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.7° | 64.3° | 75.5° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 76.5° | 52.3° | 64.4° | 3.96" | 0.0" |
| November | 64.3° | 41.8° | 53.0° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| December | 55.6° | 36.3° | 45.9° | 5.94" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecru town | Town | 4.0 mi | — |
| Pontotoc city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| Blue Springs village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Sherman town | Town | 7.3 mi | — |
| Algoma town | Town | 11.2 mi | — |
| New Albany city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2811590522. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.