Algoma is a town located in Pontotoc County Mississippi. Algoma has a 2024 population of 708. Algoma is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 706 in 2020.
The average household income in Algoma is $78,967 with a poverty rate of 13.43%. The median age in Algoma is 36.1 years: 37.5 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Algoma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 820 | 77% |
| Two or more races | 119 | 11.17% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 6.76% |
| Other race | 39 | 3.66% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 406 | 2.62 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Married | 182 | 3.06 | 98.4 | 1.6 |
| Non Family | 139 | 1.3 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 53 | 4.28 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Male | 32 | 3.13 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 9.34% |
| Associates Degree | 156 | 22.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 13.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 8.05% |
| High School Graduate | 193 | 27.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 7.33% |
| Some College | 79 | 11.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 591 | 511 | 150 |
| Black | 46 | 19 | 2 |
| Other Race | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,756 | $51,337 | $48,077 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,292 | $20,962 | $61,875 |
| High School Graduate | $33,458 | $34,292 | $16,111 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,000 | $48,500 | $24,833 |
| Overall | $48,882 | $50,095 | $44,063 |
| Some College | $51,848 | $51,087 | $53,594 |
$48,882
Average Earnings
$50,095
Average Male
$44,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.53% of Algoma residents speak only English, while 5.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 820 | 77 | 9.39% |
| Multiple | 119 | 54 | 45.38% |
| Other | 39 | 9 | 23.08% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 9 | 11.11% |
| Black | 72 | 3 | 4.17% |
13.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.94%
Male Poverty Rate
19.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Algoma is Multiple, with 45.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Algoma is Black, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.62% |
| Some College | 13.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,898 | $99,272 |
| Households | $60,000 | $78,967 |
| Married Families | $88,906 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,438 | $35,682 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 3.97% |
| Native American | 1 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.06%
Born in Algoma
99.81%
Native Born
0.19%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.81% of Algoma residents were born in the United States, with 76.06% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 711 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 711 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 710 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 709 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 709 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 708 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 708 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 708 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 708 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 706 | 30 | 4.44% |
| 2019 | 676 | 7 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 669 | 5 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 664 | 6 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 658 | 14 | 2.17% |
| 2015 | 644 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 640 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 639 | 10 | 1.59% |
| 2012 | 629 | 11 | 1.78% |
| 2011 | 618 | -6 | -0.96% |
| 2010 | 624 | 0 | 0% |