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Corinth, Mississippi

Introduction to Corinth, Mississippi

Corinth, Mississippi, in Alcorn county, is 49 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee and 87 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 14,054 people lived in Corinth.

Corinth History

Corinth was established in 1853 as Cross City. It was a junction for the Mobile and Ohio and the Memphis and Charleston railroads. The name Corinth was suggested by W.E.Gibson. Corinth was named after the city in Greece, which also played the role of a crossroad. During the Civil War, the Confederacy relied on Corinth because of its situation at the junction of two railroads.

Corinth and nearby Attractions

  • Northeast Mississippi Museum
  • J.P. Coleman State Park
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course
  • Corinth City Park

Things To Do In Corinth

People can visit the Crossroads Museum and the Northeast Mississippi Museum to learn more about the area’s history. Tishomingo State Park, Corinth City Park, Johns Street Park and J.P. Coleman State Park are also popular due to their recreational facilities. The Whispering Pines Golf Course is an ideal destination for golfers. The town hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Hog Wild Festival, Slugburger Festival, Hot Tamale Festival, Heritage Festival and the Celebrate Corinth every year.

Corinth Transportation

Tupelo Regional Airport is the closest air transportation facility.

Corinth Higher Education

There are many colleges and universities that can be attended from Corinth, including Northeast Mississippi Community College, Itawamba Community College, Jackson State Community College and Union University.

High Points

Corinth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCorinth Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyCorinth Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Corinth Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Corinth, MS

Comparing Corinth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population96
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women27
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married26
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income27
People in Middle Class or Better28
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home59
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime12

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