Alcorn State University, MS

About

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.

96.5% of the residents in Alcorn State University, MS are U.S. citizens.

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

In 2019, the median property value in Alcorn State University, MS was $161,900, and the homeownership rate was NaNk%.

Most people in Alcorn State University, MS walked to work, and the average commute time was 15.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Alcorn State University, MS was 0 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 972 people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.5% of Alcorn State University, MS residents were born outside of the country (34 people).

In 2024, there were 8.88 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (826 people) in Alcorn State University, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 93 White (Non-Hispanic) and 15 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2024 Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.5% of Alcorn State University, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Alcorn State University, MS was 96.5%, 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)
826 ± 124
White (Non-Hispanic)
93 ± 112
Black or African American (Hispanic)
15 ± 23

2.57%

Hispanic Population

25 people

In 2024, there were 8.88 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (826 people) in Alcorn State University, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 93 White (Non-Hispanic) and 15 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.57% of the people in Alcorn State University, MS are hispanic (25 people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
17,149 ± 3,206 people
Honduras
5,066 ± 1,746 people
India
4,341 ± 1,616 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 17,149 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 5,066 and India with 4,341.

Foreign-Born Population

3.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

34 people

3.48%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

35 people

As of 2024, 3.5% of Alcorn State University, MS residents (34 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alcorn State University, MS was 3.48%, 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.

Economy

The economy of Alcorn State University, MS employs 347 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Alcorn State University, MS were Educational Services (154 people), Accommodation & Food Services (51 people), and Retail Trade (48 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,786), Retail Trade ($4,500), and Accommodation & Food Services ($4,148).

Employment

Occupations

347

2024 Value

± 150

−6.72%

1 Year decline

± 67.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alcorn State University, MS declined at a rate of −6.72%, from 372 employees to 347 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alcorn State University, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (88 people), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (64 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (46 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alcorn State University, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

347

2024 Value

± 150

−6.72%

1 Year decline

± 67.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alcorn State University, MS declined at a rate of −6.72%, from 372 employees to 347 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alcorn State University, MS, are Educational Services (154 people), Accommodation & Food Services (51 people), and Retail Trade (48 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

$2,499

Median earning men ± $0

$4,928

Median earning women ± $1,988

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($3,466) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($2,499).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($6,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($4,830), and Retail Trade ($4,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

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.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

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.

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%), 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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Alcorn State University, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 24.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,894 (33% men and 67% 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 2023 there were 2,894 students enrolled in Alcorn State University, MS, 33% men and 67% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,752 records, of which 67.8% were women and 32.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
48 degrees awarded
General Studies
37 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
108 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Alcorn State University, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 48 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

648 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alcorn State University with 648 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 179 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alcorn State University, MS, which is 0.382 times less than the 469 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 601 degrees mean that there were 22.3 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 ($7,869) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,672) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

People in Alcorn State University, MS have an average commute time of 15.6 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Alcorn State University, MS is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$161,900

Median Property Value 2019

±$26,465

$0

Median Property Taxes

±$48

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alcorn State University, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Alcorn State University, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

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

0

Number of Households

± 56

In 2021, the median household income of the 0 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.45

2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2023, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.442% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Walked (57.2%)
Drove Alone (37.8%)
Carpooled (4.99%)

In 2024, 57.2% of workers in Alcorn State University, MS walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (37.8%) and those who carpooled to work (4.99%).

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

15.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alcorn State University, MS have a shorter commute time (15.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% 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.

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

82.8% of the population of Alcorn State University, MS has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 21.1% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.7% were men and 44.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 78.5% between 18 and 34 years, 0% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.7% were men and 44.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.2%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

13.7%

Medicaid

0%

Medicare

21.1%

Non-Group

0%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alcorn State University, MS declined by 41.7% from 29.5% to 17.2%.

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.

Alcorn State University, MS

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