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Alcorn County, Mississippi
Alcorn County, Mississippi. Alcorn County had 34,569 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, in line with Mississippi (−0.2%). It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 28003.
Alcorn County is the county of the Corinth, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,569
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,740 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,289
Median household income
$51,260
±$4,689 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$142,100
±$16,439 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$751
±$89 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Alcorn County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 34,740 residents in Alcorn County. The Census Bureau estimates 34,569 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, in line with Mississippi (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 34,289 over 400 square miles of land.
| Measure | Alcorn County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,289 | 2,946,779 | −2,801 |
| Households | 14,456±323 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.05 | 2.49 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 16,283±44 | 1,341,114 | −985 |
Alcorn County's population since 2000
From 34,558 in 2000 to 34,569 in 2025: up 0.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Alcorn County?
Alcorn County holds 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Corinth with 14,345 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Corinth | 14,622 | $44,226 |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 2,055 | $57,151 |
| Glen | 382 | $60,227 |
| RienziGEOID 2862560 | 281 | $44,583 |
| BiggersvilleGEOID 2806100 | 205 | $30,845 |
| KossuthGEOID 2838360 | 160 | $104,659 |
| JacintoGEOID 2835340 | 52 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Alcorn County?
The median resident of Alcorn County is 40.0 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.2%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alcorn County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0±1.0 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.3%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 3.7% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.7%±1.2 pts | 55.2% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.2%±1.2 pts | 36.3% | −1.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 22.6%±2.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9%±1.8 pts | 11.0% | −2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0%±1.8 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6%±1.9 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alcorn County earn?
Half of Alcorn County's 14,456 households earn less than $51,260 a year (±$4,689), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $51,795 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alcorn County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,260±$4,689 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,932±$3,349 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,486±$1,316 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8%±2.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.6%±4.0 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.1%±3.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.8%±3.4 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alcorn County?
Owners occupy 67.8% of Alcorn County's occupied homes and renters 32.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $142,100 by its owner (±$16,439). The median renter pays $751 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alcorn County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $142,100±$16,439 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $751±$89 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3%±7.8 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,221±$62 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.8%±2.8 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,283±44 | 1,341,114 | −985 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±3.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2%±2.8 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.9%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Alcorn County building?
Builders took permits for 35 new housing units across Alcorn County in 2025 (25 single-family), 1.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Alcorn County get to work?
82.1% of Alcorn County's workers drive alone and 3.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Alcorn County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±2.1 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±1.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1%±3.1 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±2.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3%±1.2 pts | 5.9% | +2.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min±1.3 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Alcorn County's census tracts?
Alcorn County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,845 (Tract 9505.02) to $89,086 (Tract 9502.02).
| Tract 950128003950100 | 5,075±576 | $65,641 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0128003950201 | 3,587±451 | $45,036 |
| Tract 9502.0228003950202 | 3,592±485 | $89,086 |
| Tract 950328003950300 | 3,299±380 | $35,905 |
| Tract 9504.0128003950401 | 2,680±421 | $60,000 |
| Tract 9504.0228003950402 | 2,075±265 | $67,351 |
| Tract 9505.0128003950501 | 3,942±510 | $41,144 |
| Tract 9505.0228003950502 | 2,538±602 | $27,845 |
| Tract 950628003950600 | 3,794±461 | $59,116 |
| Tract 950728003950700 | 3,707±488 | $58,711 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Alcorn County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 21st of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 82 |
| Median household income | 34th of 82 |
| Median home value | 28th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 49th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 73rd of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37th of 82 |
| Median age | 36th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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