Alcorn County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Alcorn County
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The Crossroads Museum in Corinth
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Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Established | April 15, 1870 |
| Named for | James L. Alcorn |
| Seat | Corinth |
| Largest city | Corinth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 401 sq mi (1,040 km2) |
| • Land | 400 sq mi (1,000 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3 km2) 0.3% |
| Population
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| • Total | 34,740 |
| • Density | 86.63/sq mi (33.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Alcorn County is a county located in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,740. Its county seat is Corinth. The county is named in honor of Governor James L. Alcorn.
The Corinth Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Alcorn County.
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History
Alcorn County was formed on April 15, 1870, from portions of Tippah and Tishomingo counties. It was the site of the Siege of Corinth, an early campaign in the American Civil War.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 401 square miles (1,040 km2), of which 400 square miles (1,000 km2) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2) (0.3%) is water. It is the smallest county by area in Mississippi. The Tuscumbia and Hatchie rivers intersect the county.
Major highways
U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 72
Mississippi Highway 2
Adjacent counties
- McNairy County, Tennessee (north)
- Hardin County, Tennessee (northeast)
- Tishomingo County (east)
- Prentiss County (south)
- Tippah County (west)
- Hardeman County, Tennessee (northwest)
National protected area
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 10,431 | — | |
| 1880 | 14,272 | 36.8% | |
| 1890 | 13,115 | −8.1% | |
| 1900 | 14,987 | 14.3% | |
| 1910 | 18,159 | 21.2% | |
| 1920 | 21,369 | 17.7% | |
| 1930 | 23,653 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 26,969 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 27,158 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 25,282 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 27,179 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 33,036 | 21.5% | |
| 1990 | 31,722 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 34,558 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 37,057 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 34,740 | −6.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 34,135 | −7.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 27,738 | 79.84% |
| Black or African American | 4,316 | 12.42% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 180 | 0.52% |
| Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,178 | 3.39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,248 | 3.59% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 34,740 people, 14,649 households, and 9,590 families residing in the county.
Communities
City
- Corinth (county seat and largest municipality)
Towns
Village
Census-designated places
- Biggersville
- Jacinto
Unincorporated places
Ghost towns
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Alcorn para niños
