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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Alcorn County

Mississippi · 34,558 residents · 400.044 sq mi
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Alcorn County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,041. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,558
+9%since 1990
from 31,722 in 1990
1990 – 2025
86 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 79 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+6%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K33K35K36K38K1990201020202024Alcorn County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,041
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,538 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,418
+66%since 1990
from $9,301 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.6%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
73.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
26.5% rent
2.0
−3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(27,993)
Black11.5%(3,635)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(170)
Asian0.1%(28)
Diversity Score27.1%(8,586)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(29,977)
Black11%(3,814)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(443)
Asian0.2%(72)
Diversity Score28%(9,673)
28
+3%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alcorn County, Mississippi?

Alcorn County, Mississippi has about 34,558 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alcorn County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Alcorn County, Mississippi earns about $29,041 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alcorn County, Mississippi expensive?

In Alcorn County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $58,700, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Alcorn County, Mississippi?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alcorn County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alcorn County, Mississippi?

About 16.6% of people in Alcorn County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alcorn County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Alcorn County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,836 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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