Alcorn County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Alcorn County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 34,500. It is the 21st most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alcorn County is 40.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alcorn County is $49,404. This is 10% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $132,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Alcorn County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alcorn County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.6%. The Black or African American population (10.6%) is well below the state average of 36.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.