Algoma, MS Demographics

A map of Algoma's Population by Race

Algoma, Mississippi had a population of 705 in 2020. It was 75.0% White, 17.7% Black, 0.1% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Algoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Algoma is the 223rd most populous. 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's White Population

529 residents of Algoma identify as White, or 75.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Algoma larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Algoma is ranked #120 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Algoma is more White than neighboring Pontotoc (63% White), and New Houlka (59% White). Algoma is less White than neighboring Randolph (88.3% White), Ecru (76.1% White), and Thaxton (92.6% White).

Algoma's Black Population

125 residents of Algoma identify as Black, or 17.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Algoma less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Algoma is ranked #297 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Algoma is more Black than neighboring Randolph (0% Black), Ecru (12.9% Black), and Thaxton (1% Black). Algoma is less Black than neighboring Pontotoc (20.9% Black), and New Houlka (34.7% Black).

Algoma's Asian Population

1 residents of Algoma identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Algoma roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Algoma is ranked #226 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Algoma is more Asian than neighboring Randolph (0% Asian), New Houlka (0% Asian), and Thaxton (0% Asian). Algoma is less Asian than neighboring Pontotoc (0.3% Asian), and Ecru (0.2% Asian).

Algoma's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Algoma identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Algoma roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Algoma is ranked #104 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Algoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Thaxton (3.6% Hispanic). Algoma is less Hispanic than neighboring Pontotoc (12.1% Hispanic), Randolph (5.6% Hispanic), New Houlka (4.2% Hispanic), and Ecru (8.1% Hispanic).

Algoma's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Algoma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Algoma roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Algoma is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Algoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Randolph (0% Native American/Other), New Houlka (0% Native American/Other), and Thaxton (0.3% Native American/Other). Algoma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pontotoc (0.8% Native American/Other).

Algoma's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Algoma identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Algoma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Algoma is ranked #151 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Algoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Pontotoc (2.9% Multiracial), New Houlka (2.1% Multiracial), Ecru (2.2% Multiracial), and Thaxton (2.5% Multiracial). Algoma is less Multiracial than neighboring Randolph (6.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.