Alcorn State University, MS

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 1.01k people with a median age of 20.5 and a median household income of $N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Alcorn State University, MS declined from 1,071 to 1,007, a −5.98% decrease and its median household income stayed from $N/A to $N/A, a NaNk% change.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (92.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (3.97%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (1.49%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.894%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.497%).

None of the households in N/A 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.

96.5% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alcorn State University, MS are Alcorn State University (648 degrees awarded in 2023).

Most people in N/A walked to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 0 cars per household.

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

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 1.01k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.48% of Alcorn State University, MS residents were born outside of the country (35 people).

In 2023, there were 23.3 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (933 people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40 White (Non-Hispanic) and 15 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

97.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of Alcorn State University, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
933 ± 99
White (Non-Hispanic)
40 ± 63
Black or African American (Hispanic)
15 ± 22

1.99%

Hispanic Population

20 people

In 2023, there were 23.3 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (933 people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40 White (Non-Hispanic) and 15 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.99% of the people in N/A are hispanic (20 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.48%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

35 people

5.98%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

64 people

As of 2023, 3.48% of Alcorn State University, MS residents (35 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 5.98%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

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

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Employment

Occupations

372

2023 Value

± 170

−23.3%

1 Year decline

± 78.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −23.3%, from 485 employees to 372 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (112 people), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (84 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (44 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

Industries

Employment by Industries

372

2023 Value

± 170

−23.3%

1 Year decline

± 78.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −23.3%, from 485 employees to 372 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Educational Services (159 people), Retail Trade (56 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (53 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$2,499

Median earning men ± $N/A

$4,730

Median earning women ± $2,461

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($2,875), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($2,499), and Public Administration ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($5,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,170), and Retail Trade ($4,219).

Education

In 2023, universities in Alcorn State University, MS awarded 648 degrees. The student population of Alcorn State University, MS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 954 male students and 1,940 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alcorn State University, MS are Black or African American (601 and 94.5%), followed by White (27 and 4.25%), Hispanic or Latino (5 and 0.786%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 0.314%).

The largest universities in Alcorn State University, MS by number of degrees awarded are Alcorn State University (648 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Alcorn State University, MS are General Biological Sciences (125 and 19.3%), Registered Nursing (58 and 8.95%), and General Business Administration & Management (54 and 8.33%).

The median tuition cost in Alcorn State University, MS for a public four year colleges is $7,869 for in-state students and $7,869 for out-of-state students.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

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

Educational Attainment

Race

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 N/A have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in N/A is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Equity

Household Income

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

$N/A

Median Household Income

± $N/A

9

Number of Households

± 56

In 2023, the median household income of the 9 households in N/A stayed at $N/A from the previous year's value of $N/A.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Walked (57.4%)
Drove Alone (37.5%)
Carpooled (5.11%)

In 2023, 57.4% of workers in N/A walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (37.5%) and those who carpooled to work (5.11%).

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

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

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

0 cars

Average Number

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Black 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.

Health

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 75.9% between 18 and 34 years, 1.19% between 35 and 64 years, and 0.894% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.1% were men and 45.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

29.5%

Uninsured

49.6%

Employer Coverage

9.53%

Medicaid

0.894%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 15.5% from 34.9% to 29.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in N/A changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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