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Corinth Micro

Corinth, MS · 1 counties · 37,057 residents · 400.044 sq mi
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Corinth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,342. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,057
+7%since 2000
from 34,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+4%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K36K38K1990201020202024Corinth
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,342
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,041 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,954
+16%since 2000
from $15,418 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(31,313)
Black11.4%(4,209)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,010)
Asian0.3%(116)
Other1.1%(391)
Diversity Score33.9%(12,576)
Diversity Score
34
+21%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 37,057 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corinth, MS?

The typical household in Corinth, MS earns about $32,342 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 $85,700, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Corinth, MS?

About 16.0% 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 19.1% 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 5,335 residents, a change of about 17 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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