Alcorn, MS County is located in the Northeastern corner of Mississippi and has a population of 34,964 people with a population density of 92 people per square mile. The area offers many year-round outdoor activities and events. Popular events include the Pumpkin Festival, held in October every year, and the Springtime Arts & Crafts Fair, which takes place each spring. There are also several parks throughout the county that offer various outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails, fishing spots, and campgrounds. Local businesses include B&E Grocery Stores, Alcorn State University Bookstore, and Puckett's Restaurant. Organizations like Alcorn Community Action Agency provide support to local residents by helping families access food, housing resources, and other assistance programs. The county is also home to some sports teams including the Corinth Warriors football team who compete at the high school level.
The population in Alcorn County is 34,964. There are 87 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alcorn County is 40, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alcorn County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alcorn County
- 47.6% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 29.5% are married with children
- 15.6% have children, but are single
Race in Alcorn County
- 83.2% are White
- 11.7% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander