Noma, Florida

Noma, Florida
Town
Location in Holmes County and the state of Florida
Noma, Florida Location in the United States
Coordinates: 30°58′54″N85°37′10″W / 30.98167°N 85.61944°W / 30.98167; -85.61944
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Holmes
Settled	1882 [1]
Incorporated	July 1904 [1] [2]
Reincorporated	1977 [2] [3]
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
•  Mayor [2]	Literman Joseph
•  Vice Mayor	Coy Mixon
•  Councilmembers	Josephine Curry, Betty Forthman, and Daniel Arrant
•  Town Clerk	Ben Tew
Area [4]
• 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  (2020)
• Total	208
• Density	194.94/sq mi (75.25/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	32452
Area code	850
FIPS code	12-48900 [5]
GNIS feature ID	0287758 [6]

Noma is a town in Holmes County, Florida, United States. The Town of Noma is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 208 at the 2020 census.

Geography

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Noma is located at 30°58′54″N85°37′10″W / 30.981659°N 85.619364°W / 30.981659; -85.619364 . ^[7] It borders southern Alabama.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Noma has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1980	113		—
1990	207		83.2%
2000	213		2.9%
2010	211		−0.9%
2020	208		−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2010 and 2020 census

Noma racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)

Race	Pop 2010 [9]	Pop 2020 [10]	% 2010	% 2020
White (NH)	164	147	77.73%	70.67%
Black or African American (NH)	45	43	21.33%	20.67%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	0	0	0.00%	0.00%
Asian (NH)	0	0	0.00%	0.00%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)	0	1	0.00%	0.48%
Some other race (NH)	0	1	0.00%	0.48%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)	2	8	0.95%	3.85%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0	8	0.00%	3.85%
Total	211	208

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 208 people, 104 households, and 68 families residing in the town. ^[11]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 211 people, 111 households, and 82 families residing in the town. ^[12]

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 213 people, 91 households, and 54 families residing in the town. The population density was 194.7 inhabitants per square mile (75.2/km²). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 95.1 per square mile (36.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 77.93% White, 19.25% African American, 0.94% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

In 2000, there were 91 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.07.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,958. About 14.3% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 33.3% of those 65 or over.

References

1. "Discover Noma, FL". unexploredflorida.com.
2. "MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY: Town of Noma". www.floridaleagueofcities.com.
3. "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO" (PDF). www.flcities.com.
4. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Noma town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
10. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Noma town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
11. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Noma town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
12. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Noma town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .