Alcorn County, Mississippi Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Alcorn County, Mississippi, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Alcorn County, Mississippi. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Alcorn County, Mississippi. The estimated population of Alcorn County, Mississippi is 34,964 people, with a median age of 40.

We can look at the total population in Alcorn County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
34,964
 -5.65% -6.12%
2020
37,058
 -0.09% -
2019
37,090
 -0.24% -
2018
37,180
 -0.17% -
2017
37,242
 - -

Population of Alcorn County, Mississippi by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.2%
83.2%
 -2.40%
Black/African American
10.4%
11.7%
 -11.11%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
3%
 +13.33%
Asian
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
1.8%
 +144.44%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Alcorn County, Mississippi by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40 0% 38 +0.8% 42 -0.94%
2020 40 +0.76% 37.7 -1.05% 42.4 +0.47%
2019 39.7 0% 38.1 +1.6% 42.2 -0.24%
2018 39.7 -1% 37.5 -0.53% 42.3 -0.94%
2017 40.1 - 37.7 - 42.7 -

The median age of Alcorn County, Mississippi gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,384 -13.26% 2,366 -9.78% 2,078 2,139
10 to 19 2,804 -10.41% 2,165 -3.51% 2,496 2,087
20 to 29 2,276 -6.54% 2,189 -10.09% 2,126 1,970
30 to 39 2,321 -1.1% 2,092 +10.37% 2,277 2,309
40 to 49 2,299 -9.78% 2,575 -14.54% 2,061 2,217
50 to 59 2,510 -14.5% 2,749 -19.25% 2,161 2,238
60 to 69 1,839 +9.47% 2,368 +1.18% 2,012 2,384
70+ 1,912 0.63% 2,393 +4.74% 1,912 2,497

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Alcorn County, Mississippi is $44,068.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Alcorn County.

  • Under 25
    $34,266.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,136.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,289.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,244.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Alcorn County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Alcorn County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Alcorn County, Mississippi is currently $62,211.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.80% of households in Alcorn County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Alcorn County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.44%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.68%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Alcorn County is $25,862.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Alcorn County by the total population of Alcorn County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Alcorn County, Mississippi, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Alcorn County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.24%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.06%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Alcorn County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Alcorn County over the age of 16 is 27,865.

Of those people, a total of 55.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Alcorn County is 51.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,701 33.20% 18.90%
20 to 24 years 1,929 80.90% 9.30%
25 to 29 years 2,167 71.90% 1.00%
30 to 34 years 2,260 88.20% 14.00%
35 to 44 years 4,227 71.10% 8.10%
45 to 54 years 4,657 74.50% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 2,119 64.70% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 2,433 41.00% 5.00%
65 to 74 years 3,716 22.80% 2.50%
75 years and over 2,656 7.90% 9.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Alcorn County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 23,463 57.10% 6.90%
Black or African American 2,946 47.30% 10.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 5.30% 0.00%
Asian 60 80.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 286 88.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,091 44.10% 7.70%
Hispanic or Latino 719 75.50% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 23,125 57.00% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Alcorn County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Alcorn County is 14,472, with median earnings of $32,503.00.

Women in Alcorn County, Mississippi earning approximately 67.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,472 $32,503.00
Male 7,078 $39,613.00
Female 7,394 $26,668.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,134 $50,128.00
Business and Financial 558 $56,016.00
Computer and Mathematical 90 $32,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 394 $96,392.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 94 $53,531.00
Community and Social Service 154 $39,167.00
Legal 158 $68,817.00
Educational and Library 903 $44,599.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,227 $43,365.00
Healthcare Support 501 $15,327.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 181 $22,111.00
Law Enforcement 148 $40,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 500 $14,643.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 438 $19,844.00
Personal Care and Service 301 $18,360.00
Sales 1,443 $24,258.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,707 $27,942.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $43,409.00
Construction and Extraction 661 $39,946.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 410 $48,750.00
Production 1,871 $28,322.00
Transportation and Material Moving 667 $25,028.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 511 $74,875.00 623 $27,274.00
Business and Financial 235 $64,738.00 323 $34,920.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $34,375.00 45 $12,163.00
Architecture and Engineering 387 $96,503.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $53,203.00 48 $0.00
Community and Social Service 87 $42,266.00 67 $33,250.00
Legal 34 $101,184.00 124 $68,616.00
Educational and Library 44 $44,792.00 859 $44,588.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 304 $64,500.00 923 $37,705.00
Healthcare Support 28 $55,658.00 473 $14,908.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 181 $22,111.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 148 $40,500.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 218 $19,360.00 282 $12,820.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 310 $25,203.00 128 $7,008.00
Personal Care and Service 63 $0.00 238 $18,532.00
Sales 688 $39,167.00 755 $20,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 313 $33,273.00 1,394 $27,127.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $43,409.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 620 $40,426.00 41 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 410 $48,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,035 $41,250.00 836 $25,067.00
Transportation and Material Moving 608 $25,739.00 59 $21,422.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,027 households in Alcorn County, with an average household size of 2.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,860 families in Alcorn County with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,167 432 2,261 5,167
Average Household Size 3.16 3.04 3.14 1.23
Total Families 6,167 432 2,261 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.77 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 8,860 families in Alcorn County, 11.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Alcorn County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,274 housing units in Alcorn County, Mississippi.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,027 86.19%
Vacant 2,247 13.81%

25.84% of the total 16,274 housing units in Alcorn County are rental units. This is approximately 4,205 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,306 are occupied by the owner - or 57.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Alcorn County is $658.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Alcorn County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    516
  • Less than $500
    1,313
  • $500 to $999
    2,707
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    168
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Alcorn County is $114,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Alcorn County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,708
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,327
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,357
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,160
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,063
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    472
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    200
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Alcorn County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Alcorn County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    737
  • 1940 to 1949
    902
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,420
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,744
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,203
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,806
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,602
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,559
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,301
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Alcorn County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    913
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,574
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,883
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,657

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Alcorn County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Alcorn County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Alcorn County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    421
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,008
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,645
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,046
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,740
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    693
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,331
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    290
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    314
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    694
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    518
  • 90 or more minutes
    466

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Alcorn County, Mississippi in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Alcorn County, Mississippi

We have data for 10 places in Alcorn County, Mississippi. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.