Alcorn County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,289 | — | #1,357 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,260 | -31.8% | #2,703 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,123 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $142,100 | -49.6% | #2,364 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $751 | -35.4% | #2,473 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | +25.3% | #2,087 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alcorn County has a population of 34,289, making it the #1,357 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Alcorn County is $51,260, ranking #2,703 out of 3,222 counties — 31.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.8% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Alcorn County is $142,100 (-49.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $751/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.8%.
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89.1% of residents in Alcorn County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.
About Alcorn County, Mississippi
Alcorn County, Mississippi has a total population of 34,289, making it the 1,357th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alcorn County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alcorn County is $51,260, which ranks #2,703 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Alcorn County is $142,100, 49.6% below the national median. Renters in Alcorn County pay a median gross rent of $751 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alcorn County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Alcorn County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.2%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).
All data for Alcorn County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.