Alcorn County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Graduate Degree

6.4%

Population 25+

23,932

Alcorn County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Alcorn County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.0%3,590
High School Graduate
36.2%8,668
Some College / Associate's
30.2%7,233
Bachelor's Degree
12.2%2,920
Graduate Degree
6.4%1,521

Alcorn County, Mississippi Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Alcorn County, Mississippi

Approximately 18.6% of adults in Alcorn County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Alcorn County, Mississippi has increased by 2.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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