Algoma, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Algoma, Mississippi
|
||
|---|---|---|
The Algoma water tower in Algoma, Mississippi. Photo by Michael Jones.
|
||
|
||
Location of Algoma, Mississippi
|
||
 Algoma, Mississippi
Location in the United States
|
||
| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Pontotoc | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.62 sq mi (17.15 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.59 sq mi (17.08 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) | |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
|
||
| • Total | 705 | |
| • Density | 106.90/sq mi (41.27/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38820
|
|
| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-00820 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405132 | |
Algoma is a small town located in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 705 people. This was an increase from 590 people counted in the 2010 census.
The name Algoma comes from a Native American word. It means "vale of flowers," which describes a beautiful valley full of blossoms.
Contents
About Algoma's Location and Weather
Algoma covers an area of about 6.6 square miles (17.15 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
What is Algoma's Climate Like?
The weather in Algoma is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It's often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
People Living in Algoma
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Algoma has grown over the years. Here's how it has changed:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 420 | — | |
| 2000 | 508 | 21.0% | |
| 2010 | 590 | 16.1% | |
| 2020 | 705 | 19.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 705 people living in Algoma. These people made up 333 households, with 234 of them being families.
Education in Algoma
Students in Algoma attend schools that are part of the Pontotoc County School District.
Algoma Cross Tie Festival
Every year, on the first weekend of October, Algoma hosts its special "Algoma Cross Tie Festival." This festival is a fun event for everyone! It features live music from local artists and an auction. There's also a cool car and tractor show. Many booths sell different items.
The festival started because of the H. B. Owen Cross-Tie Factory. This factory was once owned by Hardiman Brackett Owen in Algoma. It was one of the biggest industries in the southern United States. Even today, Algoma continues to celebrate its history with "The Cross-Tie Festival."
Famous People from Algoma
- Leroy Foster was a blues musician who came from Algoma.
See also
In Spanish: Algoma (Misisipi) para niños
