Noma, Florida facts for kids
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Noma, Florida
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Location in Holmes County and the state of Florida
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 Noma, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Settled | 1882 |
| Incorporated | July 1904 |
| Reincorporated | 1977 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 208 |
| • Density | 194.94/sq mi (75.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32452
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-48900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0287758 |
Noma is a small town located in Holmes County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida Panhandle area in North Florida. In 2020, the town had a population of 208 people.
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Where is Noma Located?
Noma is found at about 30.98 degrees North latitude and 85.62 degrees West longitude. It is very close to the border of southern Alabama. The town covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
What is Noma's Climate Like?
Noma has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the town experiences hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild, not too cold.
Who Lives in Noma?
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Noma has changed a bit over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
- 1980: 113 people
- 1990: 207 people
- 2000: 213 people
- 2010: 211 people
- 2020: 208 people
Noma's Diverse Community (2010 and 2020)
The United States Census helps us understand the different groups of people living in Noma. Here's a look at the racial makeup of the town, not including people of Hispanic or Latino origin, for 2010 and 2020:
| Group | Number in 2010 | Number in 2020 | Percentage in 2010 | Percentage in 2020 |
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| White | 164 | 147 | 77.73% | 70.67% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 43 | 21.33% | 20.67% |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.48% |
| Some other race | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.48% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 8 | 0.95% | 3.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 8 | 0.00% | 3.85% |
| Total Population | 211 | 208 |
In 2020, there were 208 people living in Noma. These people lived in 104 different households, and 68 of those households were families. In 2010, there were 211 people, 111 households, and 82 families.
See also
- In Spanish: Noma (Florida) para niños
