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Algoma, MS
Town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
Population
897
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
136
ZIP codes
0
Algoma and its ZIP codes
Algoma at a glance
- Algoma is about 2.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,125, close to the Mississippi median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,500 (10% above Mississippi) and median rent is $864 a month.
Local data for Algoma, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Algoma, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,125
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$186,500
Median rent
$864/mo
Homeownership
89.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.6%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (55), German Americans (46), Irish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pontotoc County. PPP loans are for Algoma.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,208
11,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $5,756 per person
How people get to work
Algoma, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.8%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Algoma, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
469
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Algoma, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Algoma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PontotocCity | 5.3 mi | 11.2 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| New HoulkaTown | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| EcruTown | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| ThaxtonTown | 12 mi | 10.4 |
| ToccopolaTown | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| Van VleetCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ShermanTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Blue SpringsVillage | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| VeronaCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| TupeloCity | 18 mi | 64.4 |
| TulaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| HoustonCity | 19 mi | 7.4 |
| ShannonTown | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| OkolonaCity | 20 mi | 7.2 |
| PlantersvilleTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Algoma, MS in?
- Algoma is in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Algoma, MS?
- About 897 people live in Algoma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Algoma?
- Nearby places include Pontotoc (5.3 mi), Randolph (7.8 mi), New Houlka (10 mi), Ecru (11 mi), Thaxton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023