Noma, Florida
{{Short description| Town in the state of Florida, United States}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
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| name = Noma, Florida
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| settlement_type = Town
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| map_caption = Location in Holmes County and the state of Florida
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| subdivision_type1 = State
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| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = {{noflag|Holmes}}
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| government_type = Mayor-Council
| leader_title = Mayor{{Cite web|title=MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY: Town of Noma|url=https://www.floridaleagueofcities.com/research-resources/municipal-directory|website=www.floridaleagueofcities.com}}
| leader_name = Literman Joseph
| leader_title1 = Vice Mayor
| leader_name1 = Coy Mixon
| leader_title2 = Councilmembers
| leader_name2 = Josephine Curry,
Betty Forthman, and
Daniel Arrant
| leader_title3 = Town Clerk
| leader_name3 = Ben Tew
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| established_title = Settled
| established_date = 1882{{Cite web|title=Discover Noma, FL|url=https://unexploredflorida.com/destinations/noma/|website=unexploredflorida.com}}
| established_title1 = Incorporated
| established_date1 = July 1904
| established_title2 = Reincorporated
| established_date2 = 1977{{Cite web|title=FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO|url=https://www.flcities.com/docs/default-source/research-institute-reports/2020citiesbyincorporationwithinfo.pdf?sfvrsn=5009d6d5_0|website=www.flcities.com}}
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| area_land_km2 = 2.76
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| population_total = 208
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| population_density_sq_mi = 194.94
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| timezone = Central (CST)
| utc_offset = -6
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| coordinates = {{coord|30|58|54|N|85|37|10|W|region:US-FL|display=inline,title}}
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| elevation_m = 55
| elevation_ft = 180
| postal_code_type = ZIP code
| postal_code = 32452
| area_code = 850
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| blank_info = 12-48900{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}
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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 {{coord|30.981659|-85.619364|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}} It borders southern Alabama.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of {{convert|1.1|sqmi|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
{{US Census population
|1980= 113
|1990= 207
|2000= 213
|2010= 211
|2020= 208
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
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=2010 and 2020 census=
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 208 people, 104 households, and 68 families residing in the town.{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Noma town, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Noma+town;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=United States Census Bureau}}
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 211 people, 111 households, and 82 families residing in the town.{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Noma town, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Noma+town;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=United States Census Bureau}}
=2000 census=
As of the census of 2000, there were 213 people, 91 households, and 54 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|194.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 104 housing units at an average density of {{convert|95.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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
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{{Holmes County, Florida}}
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