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Corinth, MS · 1 counties · 34,569 residents (2025 est.) · 400.044 sq mi
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Corinth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,260. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,289
−1%since 2000
from 34,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:34,569 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K36K38K1990201020202024Corinth
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,260
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,041 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,486
+85%since 2000
from $15,418 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−1%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+37%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(27,314)
Black10.2%(3,486)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,308)
Asian0.5%(162)
Other5.9%(2,019)
Diversity Score43.8%(15,009)
Segregation Score44.9%(15,385)
Diversity Score
44
+56%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
+7%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

CorinthCENTRAL14,345
What's inside

1 component county

Alcorn CountyCENTRAL34,569
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corinth, MS?

Corinth, MS has about 34,289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corinth, MS?

The typical household in Corinth, MS earns about $51,260 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corinth, MS expensive?

In Corinth, MS, the median home is worth about $142,100, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Corinth, MS?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Corinth, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corinth, MS?

About 15.8% of people in Corinth, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corinth, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, Corinth, MS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,567 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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