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.

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Location of Algoma on Mississippi map.

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
Latitude & Longitude 34.1762,-89.0312
Altitude 417 feet / 127, 128 meters
Time Zone UTC−06:00
Local time 00:37:25 (23rd April 2026)
Density 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 13.24% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather
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Geography

Algoma is located at 34°10'34"N 89°1'52"W (34.1762200, -89.0311700).

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Weather

83°F
Sunny
0 to 10 mph S Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 0 to 10 mph.

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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
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People born in Algoma (1)

American blues singer, drummer and guitarist Leroy Foster was born in Algoma

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Algoma, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
374343 KC's School of Hair Design Pontotoc (MS) 38863-0000
176017 University of Mississippi University (MS) 38677-1848

Closest post offices linked to Algoma.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Algoma Post Office Algoma (MS) 38820

Other places with the same name (1)

  • 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