Alcorn State University, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,007
Population
423/sq mi density
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Alcorn State University, MS
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
3% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.6%
58% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
How Alcorn State University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alcorn State University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alcorn State University a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
34.6% of adults in Alcorn State University hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alcorn State University has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,007
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$4,443
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$141M
Avg Weekly Wage$831
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$81,308
Housing Units46
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity50.6%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death16,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation248 ft
Education
B+Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 83%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Alcorn State University was founded in 1871.
The median home in Alcorn State University was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.