Alcorn County, Mississippi
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Alcorn County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 34,558. It is named in honor of Governor James L. Alcorn. Its county seat is Corinth6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,039 km² (401 mi²). 1,036 km² (400 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.36% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 34,558 people, 14,224 households, and 9,914 families residing in the county. The population density is 33/km² (86/mi²). There are 15,818 housing units at an average density of 15/km² (40/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 87.37% White, 11.07% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 1.28% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 14,224 households out of which 30.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.50% are married couples living together, 11.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% are non-families. 27.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.91.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 93.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $29,041, and the median income for a family is $36,899. Males have a median income of $29,752 versus $20,583 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,418. 16.60% of the population and 13.10% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.60% of those under the age of 18 and 22.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
