Oxford Reporter

Of the 896 people residing in Algoma, MS in 2019, the median age was 28, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Oxford Reporter.

The largest number of people were in the age bracket for children under 5 years old with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for people over the age of 84.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	152	17
5 to 9 years old	136	15.2
10 to 14 years old	46	5.1
15 to 19 years old	64	7.1
20 to 24 years old	19	2.1
25 to 34 years old	151	16.9
35 to 44 years old	85	9.5
45 to 54 years old	91	10.2
55 to 64 years old	71	7.9
65 to 74 years old	68	7.6
75 to 84 years old	9	1
85 and older years old	4	0.4

Source: US Census Bureau