Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,289 (100%) |
| Population Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,260 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,486 |
| Median Home Value | $142,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,283 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,799 (60.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,657 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,827 (11.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 14,456 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Family Households | 9,143 (63.2%) |
The table below compares Alcorn County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 21 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 17 | 80th |
| Median Household Income | # 34 | 59th |
| Per Capita Income | # 36 | 57th |
| Diversity Index | # 73 | 12th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
