Alcorn County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, Alcorn County has a population of 34,289 residents and a median age of 40.0 years, making it the #1,357 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.8%. The median home value is $142,100, and the median household income is $51,260, which is 32% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Alcorn County, 18.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 44.9% below the national average, ranking #2,250 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Alcorn County is 72.2 years. 22.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.5% of adults in Alcorn County smoke , 42.4% are obese , and 17.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 18.0 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Alcorn County is 11.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 26.0 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
23.3% of children in Alcorn County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 10.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 33.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Alcorn County is 55.8%. The mean commute time is 24.5 min, which is 11.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Alcorn County voted Republican with a margin of 68.4%. The vote was 15.4% Dem / 83.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.9 toward Republicans .
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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.