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Alcorn State University

Mississippi · 1,120 residents · 2.379 sq mi
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Alcorn State University is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,168. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 107% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,120
+15%since 2019
from 974 in 2019
2010 – 2024
471 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 409 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
20.4
+3%since 2019
from 19.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
6337668991K1K201020202024Alcorn State University
2024972
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,168
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
$15,162
+9%since 2019
from $13,940 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$541
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $591 in 2019
US average: $1,124
59.2%
+31.1 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
40.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(26)
Black96.2%(937)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score9.2%(90)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(5)
Black98.8%(1,107)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(12)
Diversity Score5.1%(57)
5
−45%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

78.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 86.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
66.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
+1%since 2019
from 10.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
60.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 65.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
39.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
47.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
54.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
34.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Alcorn State University, Mississippi?

Alcorn State University, Mississippi has about 1,120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alcorn State University, Mississippi earns about $96,168 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 typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Alcorn State University, Mississippi?

About 78.3% 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 10.8% 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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