Alcorn County's 2026 population is estimated at 34,592, reflecting a 0.53% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Alcorn County is the 22nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 37,109 and has grown -6.78% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 38.1 years
There are 26,628 adults, (6,505 of whom are seniors) in Alcorn County.
Female: 17,467 (50.9%)
Male: 16,822 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Alcorn County includes 80.6% White, 10.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,638 | 80.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,486 | 10.17% |
| Two or more races | 1,939 | 5.65% |
| Other race | 982 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 162 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.08% |
Alcorn County 's average per capita income is $40,925. Household income levels show a median of $51,260. The poverty rate stands at 15.79%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,309 | - |
| Families | $66,600 | $81,811 |
| Households | $51,260 | $66,932 |
| Non Families | $24,120 | $39,931 |
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