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Alcorn State University

Mississippi · 1,017 residents · 2.379 sq mi
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Alcorn State University has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $34,500. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,017
+9%vs 2011
vs 929 in 2011
2010 – 2024
427 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 391 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
20.7
+2%vs 2011
vs 20.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,917
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,659 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
$6,636
−11%vs 2011
vs $7,436 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.139
+41%vs 2011
vs 0.098 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$34,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2019
28.4%
−27.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.8% in 2011
44.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
55.9%
+55.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
0.7
−15%vs 2011
vs 0.8 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(20)
Black97.5%(906)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(56)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(15)
Black93.7%(953)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(19)
Asian1.2%(12)
Other1.2%(13)
Diversity Score14%(142)
14
+131%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+34%vs 2011
vs 15.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
55.0%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
11.2%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
5.9%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
4.0%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
23.9%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

53.9%
+18.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
10.4%
−9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

32.6%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.6% in 2011
67.4%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.4% in 2011
0.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
0.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Alcorn State University, Mississippi?

Alcorn State University, Mississippi has about 1,017 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alcorn State University, Mississippi?

The typical household in Alcorn State University, Mississippi earns about $51,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alcorn State University, Mississippi expensive?

In Alcorn State University, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $34,500.

How educated are people in Alcorn State University, Mississippi?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Alcorn State University, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alcorn State University, Mississippi?

About 0.0% of people in Alcorn State University, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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