Alcorn County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in Mississippi
The population of Alcorn County, Mississippi is 34,500 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $49,404, the median home value is $132,300, and the median age is 40.6.
The population of Alcorn County has declined 7.8% since 2010 (37,109 → 34,228), a -0.58% annualized rate.
34,500
Population
-0.58%
Annual growth
86
People / sq mi
$49,404
Median Income
$132,300
Median Home Value
Alcorn County covers 400 sq mi of land at 86.2 people per square mile.
About Alcorn County, MS
Alcorn County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 34,500. It ranks #21 among counties in Mississippi by population. The median age is 40.6, older than the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The median household income in Alcorn County is $49,404, below the US median of $74,580. 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $132,300, with monthly rent averaging $728. The homeownership rate of 65.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Alcorn County reflects 18.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 2.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.3 minutes each way.
Alcorn County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Alcorn County had a population of 37,109 in 2010 and 34,228 in 2024, a -7.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 37,302 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.56%.
34,228
Population (2024)
37,109
Population (2010)
37,302
Peak (2015)
-0.56%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,109 |
| 2011 | 37,292 |
| 2012 | 37,224 |
| 2013 | 37,299 |
| 2014 | 37,276 |
| 2015 | 37,302 |
| 2016 | 37,266 |
| 2017 | 37,216 |
| 2018 | 36,877 |
| 2019 | 37,043 |
| 2020 | 34,732 |
| 2021 | 34,344 |
| 2022 | 34,094 |
| 2023 | 34,046 |
| 2024 | 34,228 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.6
Median Age
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Male
18.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.3% · Seniors (65+): 18.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $49,404$-5,511 vs state |
| Mean household income | $69,592 |
| Per-capita income | $29,456 |
| Poverty rate | 10.5%-3.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Alcorn County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.9%
Carpool
85.2%
Public transit
2.5%
Work from home
22.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$132,300$-29,100 vs state
Median home value
$728
Median rent
65.4%
Homeownership rate
16,242
Total housing units
87.9%
Occupied
12.1%
Vacant
34.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.8%
With health insurance
83.4%
With broadband internet
30.9%
Foreign-born
5.4%
Veterans (18+)
22.4%
With a disability
97.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.4%
High School+
18.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alcorn County, Mississippi has a population of 34,500 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 86 people per square mile.
The population of Alcorn County has declined 7.8% since 2010 (37,109 → 34,228), a -0.58% annualized rate.
The median household income in Alcorn County, Mississippi is $49,404, with mean (average) household income of $69,592 and per-capita income of $29,456. 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Alcorn County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.9%), Black or African American (10.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Alcorn County, Mississippi is 40.6 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
The median home value in Alcorn County is $132,300 and median monthly rent is $728. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 16,242 total housing units, 12.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Alcorn County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Alcorn County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.