Alcorn County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Alcorn County, Mississippi has a population of 34,289, the 21st most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $51,260 and the median home value is $142,100. The poverty rate is 15.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Alcorn County Quick Facts
How Alcorn County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,500 | 34,289 | -0.6% |
| Median household income | $49,404 | $51,260 | +3.8% |
| Median home value | $132,300 | $142,100 | +7.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Alcorn County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth | 14,323 | $44,226 | 18.7% | $177,100 |
| Farmington | 2,312 | $57,151 | 13.7% | $129,900 |
| Glen | 401 | $60,227 | 13.0% | $107,800 |
| Rienzi | 318 | $44,583 | 17.9% | $96,000 |
| Kossuth | 223 | $104,659 | 3.6% | $207,500 |
| Jacinto | 167 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Biggersville | 82 | $30,845 | 12.2% | $263,500 |
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Population Overview
Alcorn County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 34,289. It is the 21st most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Alcorn County is 40.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Alcorn County is $51,260. This is 9% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $142,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Alcorn County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Alcorn County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.2%. The Black or African American population (10.2%) is well below the state average of 36.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.
Education
18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Alcorn County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Alcorn County, Mississippi?
Alcorn County has a population of 34,289, making it the 21st most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Alcorn County?
The median household income in Alcorn County is $51,260 with a poverty rate of 15.8%.
How many cities are in Alcorn County, Mississippi?
Alcorn County contains 7 Census-designated places.