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Alcorn County

Mississippi · 34,740 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 $40,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,740
+1%since 2000
from 34,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K36K38K1990201020202024Alcorn County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,938
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,041 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,887
+48%since 2000
from $15,418 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(29,977)
Black11%(3,814)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(443)
Asian0.2%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(9,673)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(27,738)
Black12.4%(4,316)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,248)
Asian0.5%(180)
Other2.7%(937)
Diversity Score41.6%(14,450)
Segregation Score42.1%(14,631)
Diversity Score
42
+49%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alcorn County, Mississippi?

Alcorn County, Mississippi has about 34,740 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alcorn County, Mississippi earns about $40,938 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 $108,600, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Alcorn County, Mississippi?

About 17.9% 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 3,018 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9504.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 38834ZIP 38865ZIP 38846
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