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Algoma, Mississippi, in Pontotoc county, is 88 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 508.
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.
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.
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.
In Algoma, 99% of commuters drive to work.
Algoma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Algoma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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