Algoma, MS Demographics

A map of Algoma's Population by Race

Algoma, Mississippi has an estimated population of 897, a large increase from the 705 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.5% White, 14.7% Black, 6.1% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Algoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Algoma is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Algoma, that probability was 40.3% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Algoma is ranked the 208th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Algoma was ranked the 223rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Algoma's White Population

677 residents of Algoma, or 75.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Algoma is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Algoma ranks 120th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's White population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. White residents' share of Algoma's population has increased from 75.0% to 75.5%.

Algoma is more White than neighboring Pontotoc (53.9% White), New Houlka (50.1% White), and Ecru (59% White). Algoma is less White than neighboring Randolph (100% White), and Thaxton (94.3% White).

Algoma's Black Population

132 residents of Algoma, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Algoma is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Algoma ranks 297th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Black residents' share of Algoma's population has decreased from 17.7% to 14.7%.

Algoma is more Black than neighboring Randolph (0% Black), and Thaxton (0% Black). Algoma is less Black than neighboring Pontotoc (22.9% Black), New Houlka (42.3% Black), and Ecru (25.9% Black).

Algoma's Asian Population

0 residents of Algoma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Algoma is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Algoma ranks 230th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Algoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Algoma's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Algoma, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Algoma is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Algoma ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 111.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Algoma's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.1%.

Algoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Randolph (0% Hispanic), New Houlka (2.6% Hispanic), and Thaxton (1.6% Hispanic). Algoma is less Hispanic than neighboring Pontotoc (15.2% Hispanic), and Ecru (11.6% Hispanic).

Algoma's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Algoma, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Algoma is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Algoma ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Algoma's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.

Algoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Randolph (0% Native American/Other), New Houlka (0% Native American/Other), Ecru (0.6% Native American/Other), and Thaxton (0% Native American/Other). Algoma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pontotoc (1.5% Native American/Other).

Algoma's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Algoma, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Algoma is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Algoma ranks 161st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Algoma's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.3%.

Algoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Randolph (0% Multiracial). Algoma is less Multiracial than neighboring Pontotoc (6.4% Multiracial), New Houlka (5% Multiracial), Ecru (2.8% Multiracial), and Thaxton (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.