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Alcorn County, MS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Alcorn County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 34,569
- −0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 14,456
- Median household income
- $51,260
- +21.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $142,100
- Jobs located here
- 13,226
- Highest market score
- 70
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #223 of 1,771 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 34,569 people live in Alcorn County, in 14,456 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Alcorn County declined 0.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Alcorn County is $51,260 a year, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 21.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Alcorn County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 123, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Alcorn County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (70); landscaping and lawn care companies (65); and real estate agents and brokers (64). Alcorn County ranks #223 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
Alcorn County is part of the Corinth area. For its number of households, Alcorn County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (77% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Alcorn County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Alcorn County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 70 | #223 of 1,771 | 6 | 4.2 | $3M | 177 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 65 | #346 of 1,493 | 5 | 3.5 | $3.6M | 122 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 64 | #373 of 2,176 | 10 | 6.9 | Index only | 344 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #425 of 2,057 | 7 | 4.8 | $4.9M | 201 | 13 |
| Real estate | 55 | #806 of 2,229 | 17 | 11.8 | Index only | 255 | 12 |
| Pet businesses | 53 | #936 of 2,200 | 10 | 6.9 | $1M | 117 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 52 | #1,047 of 2,261 | 10 | 6.9 | $7.7M | 98 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 49 | #1,124 of 2,272 | 17 | 11.8 | $2.1M | 164 | 21 |
| Chiropractors | 48 | #788 of 1,490 | 5 | 3.5 | $2.7M | 112 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 45 | #873 of 1,485 | 5 | 3.5 | $2.1M | 76 | 3 |
| Pizza | 42 | #1,353 of 2,090 | 9 | 6.2 | $4.9M | 96 | 26 |
| Spas and skin care | 36 | #1,384 of 1,769 | 9 | 6.2 | $1.2M | 135 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #1,849 of 2,402 | 29 | 20.1 | $2.7M | 78 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 32 | #2,071 of 2,385 | 58 | 40.1 | $183K | 86 | 7 |
| Nail salons | 30 | #1,135 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 91 | 3 |
| Gyms | 27 | #1,554 of 1,792 | 7 | 4.8 | $1M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #2,119 of 2,401 | 61 | 42.2 | $201K | 75 | 21 |
| Tire shops | 26 | #1,302 of 1,530 | 7 | 4.8 | $1.7M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 24 | #2,146 of 2,358 | 36 | 24.9 | $1.1M | 48 | 23 |
| Auto repair shops | 24 | #2,181 of 2,378 | 39 | 27.0 | $314K | 71 | 16 |
| Funeral homes | 23 | #1,355 of 1,472 | 10 | 6.9 | $206K | 30 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 23 | #1,772 of 1,889 | 15 | 10.4 | $2.9M | 71 | 8 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 23 | #1,926 of 2,063 | 18 | 12.5 | $2.4M | 66 | 8 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 23 | #2,004 of 2,222 | 25 | 17.3 | $1.8M | 58 | 26 |
| Grocery stores | 21 | #1,858 of 2,070 | 13 | 9.0 | $5.9M | 64 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 21 | #2,271 of 2,405 | 152 | 105.1 | $289K | 78 | 64 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 20 | #2,301 of 2,405 | 80 | 55.3 | $550K | 83 | 29 |
| Physical therapy | 19 | #1,353 of 1,422 | 8 | 5.5 | $1.7M | 70 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 17 | #1,245 of 1,356 | 8 | 5.5 | $1.3M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 17 | #1,582 of 1,656 | 12 | 8.3 | $1.1M | 63 | 28 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 17 | #1,836 of 1,886 | 16 | 11.1 | $839K | 85 | 14 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 17 | #1,998 of 2,088 | 15 | 10.4 | $476K | 72 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 16 | #2,267 of 2,339 | 33 | 22.8 | $322K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 12 | #2,183 of 2,210 | 45 | 31.1 | $503K | 57 | 20 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 12 | #2,378 of 2,394 | 139 | 96.2 | $97K | 63 | 56 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 11 | #1,268 of 1,302 | 9 | 6.2 | $1.5M | 48 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 11 | #2,066 of 2,087 | 36 | 24.9 | $629K | 49 | 20 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 7 | #777 of 777 | 5 | 3.5 | $1.4M | 35 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.8 | $3.1M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.8 | $1.1M | 115 | 7 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.8 | $3.1M | 99 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.8 | Index only | 120 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.1 | $11.4M | 239 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.1 | $2.4M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.1 | $3.4M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.1 | Index only | 113 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $11.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $17.1M | Too few | 7 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $17.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $22.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $12.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $10.3M | Too few | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Alcorn County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $12.2M | $847 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $40.9M | $2,828 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $44M | $3,043 | 75 |
| Groceries | $77M | $5,323 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.6M | $735 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.6M | $318 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7.1M | $494 | 50 |
| Medical and dental services | $13.4M | $929 | 72 |
| Pets | $10.3M | $713 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $22.6M | $1,566 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $34.9M | $2,416 | 123 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $34.1M | $2,361 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $17.8M | $1,232 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $187.6M | $12,981 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Alcorn County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 34,569−0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 14,456
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 400 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 86
- Median household income
- $51,260+21.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $66,932
- Median home value
- $142,100
- Jobs located here
- 13,226
- Daytime population
- 34,082Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Alcorn County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Alcorn County at 34,569 people in 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 14,456 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 21.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Alcorn County, MS spend?
Households in Alcorn County spend about $187.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $77M on groceries and $44M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Alcorn County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 123, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Alcorn County, MS?
Of the business types scored in Alcorn County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (70); landscaping and lawn care companies (65); and real estate agents and brokers (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #223 of 1,771 scored counties.
How does Alcorn County, MS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Alcorn County is $51,260, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $142,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (77% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 38 of the 56 business types have a score in Alcorn County, each ranked against other counties.
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