Alcorn State University, MS

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2021 Population

874

11.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

19.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

18.7%

72.3% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$98,707

2.64% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

349

1.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Alcorn State University, MS had a population of 874 people with a median age of 19.8 and a median household income of $98,707. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Alcorn State University, MS declined from 991 to 874, a −11.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $96,168 to $98,707, a 2.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alcorn State University, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (97.7%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (1.26%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.686%), White (Hispanic) (0.343%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Alcorn State University, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Alcorn State University, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alcorn State University, MS are Alcorn State University (693 degrees awarded in 2021).

Most people in Alcorn State University, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Alcorn State University, MS was 2 cars per household.

United States Mississippi Claiborne County, MS Vicksburg, MS Southwest Region PUMA, MS

Population & Diversity

Alcorn State University, MS is home to a population of 874 people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.52% of Alcorn State University, MS residents were born outside of the country (57 people).

In 2021, there were 77.6 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (854 people) in Alcorn State University, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11 Black or African American (Hispanic) and 6 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Alcorn State University, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Alcorn State University, MS was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Alcorn State University, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alcorn State University, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
854 ± 195
Black or African American (Hispanic)
11 ± 18
Other (Non-Hispanic)
6 ± 10

1.6%

Hispanic Population

14 people

1.6% of the people in Alcorn State University, MS are hispanic (14 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Alcorn State University, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
17,687 ± 3,255 people
India
5,172 ± 1,764 people
Vietnam
4,317 ± 1,612 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 17,687 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,172 and Vietnam with 4,317.

Foreign-Born Population

6.52%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

57 people

6.16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

61 people

As of 2021, 6.52% of Alcorn State University, MS residents (57 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alcorn State University, MS was 6.16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Alcorn State University, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20
Vietnam
0 ± 24

Alcorn State University, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Alcorn State University, MS employs 349 people. The largest industries in Alcorn State University, MS are Educational Services (170 people), Retail Trade (66 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (57 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,417), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,750), and Retail Trade ($4,392).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,883. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

349

2021 Value

± 154

1.16%

1 Year growth

± 60.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alcorn State University, MS grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 345 employees to 349 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alcorn State University, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (78 people), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (68 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (58 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alcorn State University, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

349

2021 Value

± 154

1.16%

1 Year growth

± 60.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alcorn State University, MS grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 345 employees to 349 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alcorn State University, MS, are Educational Services (170 people), Retail Trade (66 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (57 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alcorn State University, MS, though some of these residents may live in Alcorn State University, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$4,297

Median earning men ± $25,385

$4,178

Median earning women ± $1,045

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($97,888) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($2,891).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Retail Trade ($4,426), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,130), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($3,672).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Alcorn State University, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Alcorn State University, MS awarded 693 degrees. The student population of Alcorn State University, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 985 male students and 2,089 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alcorn State University, MS are Black or African American (610 and 94.6%), followed by White (27 and 4.19%), Hispanic or Latino (5 and 0.775%), and Asian (2 and 0.31%).

The largest universities in Alcorn State University, MS by number of degrees awarded are Alcorn State University (693 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Alcorn State University, MS are General Biological Sciences (128 and 18.5%), Registered Nursing (51 and 7.36%), and General Studies (43 and 6.2%).

The median tuition cost in Alcorn State University, MS for a public four year colleges is $7,566 for in-state students and $7,566 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Alcorn State University, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 38.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,074 (32% men and 68% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,074 students enrolled in Alcorn State University, MS, 32% men and 68% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,828 records, of which 68.4% were women and 31.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
43 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
33 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
119 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Alcorn State University, MS was General Studies with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Alcorn State University, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Alcorn State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

693 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alcorn State University with 693 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 219 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alcorn State University, MS, which is 0.462 times less than the 474 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 610 degrees mean that there were 22.6 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 27 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,566) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,586) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Measure

In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in Alcorn State University, MS have an average commute time of 11.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alcorn State University, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Alcorn State University, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$98,707

Median Household Income

± $46,621

Number of Households

± 72

In 2021, the median household income of the 56 households in Alcorn State University, MS grew to $98,707 from the previous year's value of $96,168.

The following chart displays the households in Alcorn State University, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Alcorn State University, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (43.7%)
Walked (38.3%)
Worked At Home (13.8%)

In 2021, 43.7% of workers in Alcorn State University, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (38.3%) and those who worked at home (13.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

11.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alcorn State University, MS have a shorter commute time (11.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% of the workforce in Alcorn State University, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Alcorn State University, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alcorn State University, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alcorn State University, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alcorn State University, MS (14 out of 75 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alcorn State University, MS is Black, followed by White and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

65.6% of the population of Alcorn State University, MS has health coverage, with 40.5% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 2.52% on Medicare, 9.95% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Claiborne County, MS see 2247 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.133% decrease from the previous year (2250 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2970 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2228 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,247 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Claiborne County, MS

Primary care physicians in Claiborne County, MS see an average of 2,247 patients per year. This represents a 0.133% decrease from the previous year (2,250 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Claiborne County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 67.4% between 18 and 34 years, 2.75% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.84% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.3% were men and 58.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

34.4%

Uninsured

40.5%

Employer Coverage

12.6%

Medicaid

2.52%

Medicare

9.95%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alcorn State University, MS grew by 0.0862% from 34.4% to 34.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alcorn State University, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.