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Alcorn County, MS
7 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
Population
34,289
Land area
400sq mi
People per sq mi
86
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Alcorn County
Alcorn County at a glance
- Alcorn County is 36% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,260 a year, 9% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,100 (16% below Mississippi) and median rent is $751 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Corinth (14,323), Farmington (2,312) and Glen (401).
Local data for Alcorn County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks16
- Post Offices4
- Parks5
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants115
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Alcorn County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,260
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$142,100
Prices +1.1% in a year
Median rent
$751/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,576), German Americans (1,403), Mexican Americans (684).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,130
13,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$262M
FY 2026, $7,532 per person
PPP loans
$63.6M
1,496 loans, 8,278 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$77.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Alcorn County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alcorn County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
401
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
58.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alcorn County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Alcorn County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Alcorn County, MS?
- Corinth is the largest city or town in Alcorn County, with about 14,323 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Alcorn County?
- Alcorn County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38683, 38834, 38846, 38865.
- What is the population of Alcorn County, MS?
- About 34,289 people live in Alcorn County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Alcorn County?
- Alcorn County borders Hardin County, TN, McNairy County, TN, Hardeman County, TN, Prentiss County, Tippah County, Tishomingo County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023