Alcorn State University, MS Demographics

A map of Alcorn State University's Population by Race

Alcorn State University, Mississippi has an estimated population of 972, a large decrease from the 1,120 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.0% Black, 9.6% White, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alcorn State University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alcorn State University has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alcorn State University, that probability was 2.3% in 2020 and 26.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alcorn State University is ranked the 199th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alcorn State University was ranked the 180th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alcorn State University's White Population

93 residents of Alcorn State University, or 9.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alcorn State University is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Alcorn State University ranks 424th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcorn State University's White population has grown by an estimated 1760.0%. White residents' share of Alcorn State University's population has increased from 0.4% to 9.6%.

Alcorn State University is more White than neighboring Port Gibson (9.3% White), Fayette (0% White), and Waterproof (0.9% White). Alcorn State University is less White than neighboring St. Joseph (25.2% White), and Newellton (17.9% White).

Alcorn State University's Black Population

826 residents of Alcorn State University, or 85.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alcorn State University is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Alcorn State University ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcorn State University's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Black residents' share of Alcorn State University's population has decreased from 98.8% to 85.0%.

Alcorn State University is more Black than neighboring St. Joseph (72.6% Black), and Newellton (78.2% Black). Alcorn State University is less Black than neighboring Port Gibson (87.7% Black), Fayette (100% Black), and Waterproof (91% Black).

Alcorn State University's Asian Population

0 residents of Alcorn State University, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alcorn State University is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Alcorn State University ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcorn State University's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Alcorn State University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alcorn State University is less Asian than neighboring Waterproof (6.6% Asian).

Alcorn State University's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Alcorn State University, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alcorn State University is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Alcorn State University ranks 388th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcorn State University's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 316.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Alcorn State University's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.6%.

Alcorn State University is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Joseph (0% Hispanic), Port Gibson (0% Hispanic), Fayette (0% Hispanic), Newellton (0% Hispanic), and Waterproof (0% Hispanic).

Alcorn State University's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Alcorn State University, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alcorn State University is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Alcorn State University ranks 317th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcorn State University's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alcorn State University's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.5%.

Alcorn State University is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Joseph (0% Native American/Other), Port Gibson (0% Native American/Other), Fayette (0% Native American/Other), Newellton (0% Native American/Other), and Waterproof (0% Native American/Other).

Alcorn State University's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Alcorn State University, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alcorn State University is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Alcorn State University ranks 413th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcorn State University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Alcorn State University's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.3%.

Alcorn State University is more Multiracial than neighboring Fayette (0% Multiracial). Alcorn State University is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Joseph (2.2% Multiracial), Port Gibson (3% Multiracial), Newellton (3.9% Multiracial), and Waterproof (1.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.