Alcorn State University, Mississippi

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Population in 2010: 1,017.
Males: 467  (46.0%)
Females: 550  (54.0%)
Median resident age:

20.4 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 39096.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $34,110
Alcorn State University:

$34,110
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,153

Alcorn State University CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $84,478
Alcorn State University:

$84,478
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $195,586; detached houses: $197,533
March 2022 cost of living index in Alcorn State University: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: Nigerian (4.9%), African (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

65 residents are foreign born (5.9% Africa).

This place:

6.1%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (62.8 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (98.3 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (291.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

St. Joseph, LA (2.5 miles ),
Port Gibson, MS (3.3 miles ),
Fayette, MS (3.5 miles ),
Newellton, LA (3.8 miles ),
Waterproof, LA (3.9 miles ),
Spokane, LA (4.7 miles ),
Clayton, LA (5.1 miles ),
Roxie, MS (5.1 miles )

Latitude: 31.88 N, Longitude: 91.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 601

Distribution of median household income in Alcorn State University, MS in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.7%
Mississippi:

2.6%

Tornado activity:

Alcorn State University-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 121% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/23/1969, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.8 miles away from the Alcorn State University place center killed 32 people and injured 241 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/5/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 34.2 miles away from the place center killed 38 people and injured 270 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alcorn State University-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 207% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 189.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 234.1 miles away from Alcorn State University center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 264.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 249.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 410.4 miles away from Alcorn State University center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 235.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Claiborne County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 8, Hurricanes: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Alcorn State University:

  • DRG HOME THERAPIES (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; FAYETTE, MS)
  • JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FAYETTE, MS)
  • TENSAS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; NEWELLTON, LA)
  • TENSAS HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; NEWELLTON, LA)

Operable nuclear power plant near Alcorn State University:

  • 11 miles: Grand Gulf in Port Gibson, MS.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alcorn State University:

  • Alcorn State University (about 1 miles; Alcorn State, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,479)
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College (about 46 miles; Wesson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,532)
  • Hinds Community College (about 50 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
  • Mississippi College (about 57 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
  • Jackson State University (about 62 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 7,485)
  • Belhaven University (about 65 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 3,147)
  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 68 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)

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Church in Alcorn State University: Oakland Memorial Chapel (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Oakland Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Claiborne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.2%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

845 people in college/university student housing in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Alcorn State University:

Marital status in Alcorn State University, MS
  • Never married: 96.7%
  • Now married: 2.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Alcorn State University:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

2.4
Mississippi average:

11.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Alcorn State University
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alcorn State University, MS (based on Claiborne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,29218
Black Protestant9766
Evangelical Protestant73511
Catholic781
Other11
None6,522-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Claiborne County:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Claiborne County:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Claiborne County:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

14.2%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Claiborne County:

40.8%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

17.4%
State:

14.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Alcorn State University:

  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • WWDF (720 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICHLAND, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alcorn State University:

  • WPRL (91.7 FM; LORMAN, MS; Owner: ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • WTYJ (97.7 FM; FAYETTE, MS; Owner: NATCHEZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNJJ (97.3 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WILL PERK BROADCASTING)
  • WMPN-FM (91.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WUSJ (96.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDBT (95.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K210BW (89.9 FM; ST. JOSEPH, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WJKK (98.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WMAU-FM (88.9 FM; BUDE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WRTM-FM (100.5 FM; PORT GIBSON, MS; Owner: COMMANDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WAKH (105.7 FM; MCCOMB, MS; Owner: SAN-DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WASM (91.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KPXS (104.7 FM; VIDALIA, LA; Owner: VISION BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alcorn State University:

  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • W24CR (Channel 24; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • WMAU-TV (Channel 17; BUDE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W59DK (Channel 59; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.9mTotal length
  • $1,460,000Total costs
  • 870Total average daily traffic
  • 68Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,340Total future (year 2020) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alcorn State University, MS
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alcorn State University, MS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Alcorn State University compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.

Alcorn State University on our top lists:

  • #74 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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