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Algoma, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 708 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +39.4%
 
Males: 354  (50.0%)
Females: 354  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

40.6 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38863.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,568 (it was $32,333 in 2000)
Algoma:

$63,568
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,048 (it was $13,213 in 2000)

Algoma town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $174,230 (it was $56,900 in 2000)
Algoma:

$174,230
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $172,738; detached houses: $225,714; mobile homes: $56,915

Median gross rent in 2022: $805.

March 2022 cost of living index in Algoma: 78.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.9%
(10.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.1% for Black residents, 46.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Algoma, MS (2022)
    • 56968.7%White alone
    • 9511.5%Black alone
    • 8810.6%Two or more races
    • 657.9%Hispanic
    • 404.8%American Indian alone

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Ancestries: American (24.5%), Scotch-Irish (8.8%), English (6.8%), German (6.5%), Irish (6.5%), Welsh (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 423 feet

Land area: 6.58 square miles.

Population density: 108 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.2%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,614 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $499 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (84.2 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (457.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Pontotoc, MS (2.3 miles ),
New Houlka, MS (3.1 miles ),
Thaxton, MS (3.4 miles ),
Ecru, MS (3.5 miles ),
Toccopola, MS (3.6 miles),
Sherman, MS (4.1 miles ),
Verona, MS (4.2 miles ),
Blue Springs, MS (4.3 miles)

Latitude: 34.18 N, Longitude: 89.03 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Algoma, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Algoma, MS in 2022
Algoma satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +45 (+9.7%).
Most common industries in Algoma, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (27.1%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.0%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (27.5%)
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Truck transportation (5.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.3%)
  • Machinery (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (26.7%)
  • Educational services (18.5%)
  • Health care (14.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
  • Private households (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Algoma, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (12.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (17.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Financial managers (3.7%)

Average climate in Algoma, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 57.9. This is better than average.

City:

57.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 10.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Algoma-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.3 miles away from the Algoma town center killed 3 people and injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/21/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.1 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Algoma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 265% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 124.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 115.2 miles away from Algoma center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 171.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 75.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 133.3 miles away from Algoma center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 208.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pontotoc County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Floods: 5, Freezes: 3, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Algoma topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Algoma:

  • NMMC - PONTOTOC NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PONTOTOC, MS)
  • SUNSHINE HEALTH CARE, INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PONTOTOC, MS)
  • THE SANCTUARY HOSPICE HOUSE, INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; TUPELO, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Algoma:

  • University of Mississippi (about 32 miles; University, MS; Full-time enrollment: 17,642)
  • Itawamba Community College (about 37 miles; Fulton, MS; FT enrollment: 5,489)
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College (about 44 miles; Booneville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,024)
  • Mississippi State University (about 52 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 18,237)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 59 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 62 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • University of Memphis (about 85 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Algoma Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Algoma include: Old Monroe Church (A), Algoma United Methodist Church (B), Algoma Baptist Church (C), Usher Valley Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Leroy Foster (musician) - Blues singer.

Pontotoc County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.1%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Algoma:

Marital status in Algoma, MS
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 52.2%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 13.1%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Algoma:

  • High school or higher: 79.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.9
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Algoma, MS (based on Pontotoc County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,40468
Mainline Protestant1,76720
Black Protestant3413
Catholic3251
Other-1
None10,120-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Pontotoc County:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Pontotoc County:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Pontotoc County:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.5%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Pontotoc County:

30.5%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

24.2%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

44.4%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

37.0%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.9
State:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.4%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.3%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Algoma:

6.8
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
Algoma:

32.9%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Algoma:

49.5%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Algoma:

77.2%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Algoma, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,534
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$350
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 6$423
Totals for Government 0$0 17$2,307

Algoma government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $24,000 ($33.90)
    Central Staff Services: $15,000 ($21.19)
    Police Protection: $10,000 ($14.12)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($12.71)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($8.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($2.82)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($1.41)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($1.41)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($2.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $18,000 ($25.42)

Algoma government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $3,000 ($4.24)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $2,000 ($2.82)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $14,000 ($19.77)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($2.82)
    Rents: $2,000 ($2.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $53,000 ($74.86)

Algoma government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $34,000 ($48.02)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $31,000 ($43.79)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($4.24)

Algoma government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $75,000 ($105.93)

Strongest AM radio stations in Algoma:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WELO (580 AM; 1 kW; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WFTO (1330 AM; 5 kW; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKMQ (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; TUPELO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Algoma:

  • WWMS (97.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: SAN-DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSEL-FM (96.7 FM; PONTOTOC, MS; Owner: OLLIE COLLINS, JR.)
  • WZLQ (98.5 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WCMR (94.5 FM; BRUCE, MS; Owner: RUSSELL A HUMPHREY & ROBERTA L EATON)
  • WWZD-FM (106.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRBO (103.5 FM; COMO, MS; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WAJS (91.7 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WAFR (88.3 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WAQB (90.9 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WQLJ (93.7 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFTA (101.9 FM; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WCNA (95.9 FM; POTTS CAMP, MS; Owner: OLVIE E. SISK)
  • WESE (92.5 FM; BALDWYN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Algoma:

  • WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKDH (Channel 45; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLOV-TV (Channel 27; WEST POINT, MS; Owner: LINGARD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W32BH (Channel 32; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • W49BK (Channel 49; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W22BS (Channel 22; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W14BW (Channel 14; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W45BD (Channel 45; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W07BN (Channel 7; BRUCE, MS; Owner: BRUCE INDEPENDENT TV, INC.)

Algoma fatal accident list:

Apr 23, 2019 09:40 AM, Cr-545 Macedonia Road, Lat: 34.169325, Lon: -89.035736, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 2, 2017 06:40 AM, Sr-15, Lat: 34.190297, Lon: -89.012044, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 6, 2016 06:24 PM, Sr-15, Lat: 34.180781, Lon: -89.013817, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 23, 2014 06:00 AM, Cr-Macedonia Road, Lat: 34.157717, Lon: -89.052517, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 39.9mTotal length
  • $1,155,779,000Total costs
  • 23,930Total average daily traffic
  • 2,780Total average daily truck traffic
  • 24,545Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Algoma, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Algoma, MS

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • ALMSWT306, Lat: 34.179611 Lon: -89.033028, Type: Tank, Structure height: 42 m, Call Sign: WQVF294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2015, Expiration Date: 01/24/2025, Certifier: Chad Wachter, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • ALMSWT307, Lat: 34.179611 Lon: -89.033028, Type: Tank, Structure height: 42 m, Call Sign: WQVF294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2015, Expiration Date: 01/24/2025, Certifier: Chad Wachter, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • ALMSWT309, Lat: 34.179611 Lon: -89.033028, Type: Tank, Structure height: 42 m, Call Sign: WQVF294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2015, Expiration Date: 01/24/2025, Certifier: Chad Wachter, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • ALMSWT308, Lat: 34.179611 Lon: -89.033028, Type: Tank, Structure height: 42 m, Call Sign: WQVF294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2015, Expiration Date: 01/24/2025, Certifier: Chad Wachter, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • ALGOMA WT, Off Of Algoma Rd (Lat: 34.179694 Lon: -89.033028), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WRBP920,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/17/2018, Expiration Date: 05/17/2028, Cancellation Date: 08/30/2019, Certifier: Chad Wachter, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KA5LDW, Licensee ID: L01220837, Grant Date: 11/19/2016, Expiration Date: 01/31/2027, Registrant: Harold W Hodges Jr, Algoma, MS 38820

  • Call Sign: N5XGQ, Grant Date: 11/12/1991, Expiration Date: 11/12/2001, Cancellation Date: 11/13/2003, Registrant: Steve A Devore, Algoma, MS 38820

  • Call Sign: N5YQX, Licensee ID: L00415688, Grant Date: 11/02/2011, Expiration Date: 01/28/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/30/2024, Certifier: Donald G Smith, Registrant: Donald G Smith, Algoma, MS 38820


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Algoma, MS
  • 55.3%Electricity
  • 34.2%Utility gas
  • 9.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Algoma, MS
  • 64.9%Electricity
  • 17.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.5%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Wood
  • 3.5%Other fuel


Algoma compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
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