Alcorn State University, MS Demographics

A map of Alcorn State University's Population by Race

Alcorn State University, Mississippi had a population of 1,120 in 2020. It was 0.4% White, 98.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alcorn State University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Alcorn State University is the 180th most populous. 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's White Population

5 residents of Alcorn State University identify as White, or 0.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Alcorn State University considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Alcorn State University is ranked #424 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alcorn State University is less White than neighboring St. Joseph (18.3% White), Port Gibson (9.6% White), Fayette (1% White), Newellton (22.3% White), and Waterproof (5.5% White).

Alcorn State University's Black Population

1,107 residents of Alcorn State University identify as Black, or 98.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alcorn State University considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Alcorn State University is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alcorn State University is more Black than neighboring St. Joseph (77.1% Black), Port Gibson (88.4% Black), Fayette (95.4% Black), Newellton (72.8% Black), and Waterproof (90.8% Black).

Alcorn State University's Asian Population

0 residents of Alcorn State University identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alcorn State University roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Alcorn State University is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alcorn State University is less Asian than neighboring St. Joseph (0.4% Asian), Fayette (0.3% Asian), and Waterproof (0.2% Asian).

Alcorn State University's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Alcorn State University identify as Hispanic, or 0.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alcorn State University roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Alcorn State University is ranked #384 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alcorn State University is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Gibson (0.4% Hispanic). Alcorn State University is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Joseph (1.7% Hispanic), Fayette (1.9% Hispanic), Newellton (1.4% Hispanic), and Waterproof (1.8% Hispanic).

Alcorn State University's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Alcorn State University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alcorn State University roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Alcorn State University is ranked #304 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alcorn State University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Gibson (0% Native American/Other), Newellton (0% Native American/Other), and Waterproof (0% Native American/Other). Alcorn State University is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Joseph (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fayette (0.2% Native American/Other).

Alcorn State University's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Alcorn State University identify as Multiracial, or 0.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alcorn State University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Alcorn State University is ranked #412 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alcorn State University is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Joseph (2% Multiracial), Port Gibson (1.6% Multiracial), Fayette (1.1% Multiracial), Newellton (3.5% Multiracial), and Waterproof (1.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.