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Alma

Arkansas · 5,825 residents · 5.731 sq mi
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Alma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,352. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,600. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,825
+40%since 2000
from 4,160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,016 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+10%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Alma
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,352
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,116
+26%since 2000
from $15,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+55%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(3,821)
Black1.7%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(154)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(560)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(4,826)
Black1.8%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(255)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other9.6%(560)
Diversity Score36.6%(2,132)
Diversity Score
37
+172%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Arkansas?

Alma, Arkansas has about 5,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma, Arkansas?

The typical household in Alma, Arkansas earns about $35,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alma, Arkansas expensive?

In Alma, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $145,600, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Arkansas?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Alma, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alma, Arkansas?

About 28.1% of people in Alma, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alma, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alma, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,817 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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