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Rienzi, MS
Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
Population
318
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
321
ZIP codes
0
Rienzi and its ZIP codes
Rienzi at a glance
- Rienzi is about 5.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Rienzi, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alcorn County. PPP loans are for Rienzi.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Rienzi, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
401
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rienzi, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Rienzi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BiggersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2 |
| JacintoCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| BoonevilleCity | 7 mi | 25.8 |
| JumpertownTown | 8.4 mi | 1.8 |
| KossuthVillage | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| GlenTown | 9.5 mi | 4.7 |
| FarmingtonTown | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| CorinthCity | 12 mi | 30.2 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| New SiteCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| PadenVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Guys, TNTown | 18 mi | 11.4 |
| Chewalla, TNCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| MariettaTown | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| BaldwynCity | 19 mi | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rienzi, MS in?
- Rienzi is in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Rienzi, MS?
- About 318 people live in Rienzi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rienzi?
- Nearby places include Biggersville (5.2 mi), Jacinto (6 mi), Booneville (7 mi), Jumpertown (8.4 mi), Kossuth (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023