Algoma, Mississippi facts for kids
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Algoma, Mississippi
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The Algoma water tower in Algoma, Mississippi. Photo by Michael Jones.
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Location of Algoma, Mississippi
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 Algoma, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| 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)
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| • Total | 705 | |
| • Density | 106.90/sq mi (41.27/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38820
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-00820 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405132 | |
Algoma is a town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. The population was 705 at the 2020 census, up from 590 at the 2010 census.
Algoma is a Native American word meaning "vale of flowers".
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17 km2), of which 6.6 square miles (17 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.60%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Algoma has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
2020 census
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 420 | — | |
| 2000 | 508 | 21.0% | |
| 2010 | 590 | 16.1% | |
| 2020 | 705 | 19.5% | |
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As of 2020, there were 705 people, 333 households, and 234 families residing in the town.
Education
The town of Algoma is served by the Pontotoc County School District.
Algoma Cross Tie Festival
The first weekend in October Algoma has its annual "Algoma Cross Tie Festival". This festival is open for all people with live local music, auction, car and tractor show, and selling booths. The Cross-Tie Festival was originally begun in reference to the H. B. Owen Cross-Tie Factory. It was owned by Hardiman Brackett Owen in Algoma, Pontotoc Co., MS. The factory was one of the south's largest industries. Algoma still celebrates with "The Cross-Tie Festival" each year.
Notable people
- Leroy Foster, blues musician.
See also
In Spanish: Algoma (Misisipi) para niños
