Corinth, Mississippi
Corinth: City in Mississippi, United States
About
Corinth is a city located in the county of Alcorn in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,573 and a population density of 186 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,435 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Corinth
| Population : | 14,435 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Alcorn County |
| Postal code : | 38834–38835 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 78.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 440 feet / 134 meters |
| Capital city : | Corinth is capital of Alcorn County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:59:54 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 184 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Corinth is located at 34°56'3"N 88°31'20"W (34.9342500, -88.5222700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Corinth decreased by 0.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,573 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,778 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,763 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,764 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,726 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,713 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,666 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,589 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,385 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,472 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,435 | -0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Corinth (25)
People born in Corinth, including baseball player Don Blasingame, jazz trumpeter Art Hoyle, supercentenarian Susie Gibson, .
List
- Etheridge Knight (African-American poet) he was born in 19/04/1931
- Thomas K. McCraw (American historian) he was born in 11/09/1940
- Aaron Green (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1917
- Everett Sharp (American football player (1918-1996)) he was born in 25/06/1918
- Jack Yarber (American singer, songwriter, and guitarist based out of Memphis, Tennessee) he was born in 15/03/1967
- Jackie Simpson (American gridiron football player (1936-1983)) he was born in 20/08/1936
- Larry Dorsey (American football player and coach) he was born in 15/08/1953
- Neal Brooks Biggers Jr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/07/1935
- Roscoe Turner (American airplane racer) he was born in 29/09/1895
- Steve Gaines (American pastor) he was born in 31/12/1957
- Thomas Hal Phillips (American actor (1922-2007)) he was born in 11/10/1922
- Nick Bain (American politician) he was born in 18/09/1979
- Terri O'Connell (American racing driver) was born in 07/07/1964
- Carver Shannon (American National Football League and Canadian Football League former player) he was born in 28/04/1938
- Willard Steele (American football player (1884-1970)) he was born in 11/12/1884
- Bobby Emmons (American musician) he was born in 19/02/1943
- Rita Potts Parks (American politician) she was born in 18/12/1962
- Maty Noyes (American singer) she was born in 25/08/1997
Schools in Corinth
College & universities near Corinth, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451343 | Corinth Academy of Cosmetology | Corinth (MS) | 38834 |
Post offices near Corinth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Corinth Post Office | Corinth (MS) | 38834 |
Other cities in Alcorn County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alcorn County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 2,160 | Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi |
| Jonestown | 1,070 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
| Rienzi | 304 | Town of the United States |
| Kossuth | 201 | Human settlement in Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Corinth distances to largest Mississippi cities
