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Algoma, MS


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Algoma, Mississippi

Algoma, Mississippi, in Pontotoc county, is 88 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 508.

The People and Families of Algoma

In Algoma, about 66% of adults are married. Algoma is considered a town for married couples and families.

Approximately 23% of Algoma is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for Mississippi, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Algoma had a median family income of $38,250. Algoma has a large middle class. The town finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Algoma Housing

About 84% of housing units in Algoma are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in Algoma benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Algoma, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Algoma Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Algoma Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Algoma People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Algoma Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Algoma, MS

Comparing Algoma 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
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population74
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old41
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Women47
Male Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income48
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents73
People Living Alone31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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