Algoma, Mississippi
Algoma: Town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi
About
Algoma is a town located in the county of Pontotoc in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 590 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 680 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Algoma
| Population : | 680 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Pontotoc County |
| Postal code : | 38820 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 17.15 km2 |
| Altitude : | 417 feet / 127, 128 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 15:34:17 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Algoma is located at 34°10'34"N 89°1'52"W (34.1762200, -89.0311700).
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Demographics
The population of Algoma increased by 13.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 590 | - | census |
| 2011 | 632 | 6.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 643 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 650 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 654 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 657 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 672 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 677 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 682 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 689 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 680 | -1.32% | estimation process |
People born in Algoma (1)
American blues singer, drummer and guitarist Leroy Foster was born in Algoma
Schools in Algoma
College & universities near Algoma, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374343 | KC's School of Hair Design | Pontotoc (MS) | 38863-0000 |
| 176017 | University of Mississippi | University (MS) | 38677-1848 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Algoma , Wisconsin city in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin with a population of 7,253 people.
Other cities in Pontotoc County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pontotoc County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc | 6,227 | City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States |
| Ecru | 1,067 | Town of the United States |
| Sherman | 703 | Town in Mississippi |
| Thaxton | 695 | Human settlement in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Toccopola | 258 | Town of the United States |
