U.S. County · Profile

Alcorn County

34.1KTotal Population
85Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-1.11%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Alcorn County has a population of 34,135 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Alcorn County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White81.3%27,752
Black or African American9.7%3,311
Two or More Races5.8%1,980
Hispanic or Latino3.5%1,195
Some Other Race2.4%819
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%137
Asian0.4%137
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%34

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Alcorn County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,716
36.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,320
28.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.1%
48.7% above national average
Median Age
40.1 years

Income & Poverty

$47,716Median Household Income
$27,320Per Capita Income
17.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,716$65,607
Families$60,382$80,863
Married-couple Families$60,382$67,628
Nonfamily Households$21,781$23,523

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Alcorn County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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