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Alma

Colorado · 296 residents · 0.434 sq mi
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Alma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $235,000. Households here earn about 60% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
+65%since 2000
from 179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
682 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1332052773484201990201020202024Alma
2024385
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,333
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$29,736
+18%since 2000
from $25,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,638
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $808 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+144%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(6)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(26)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.4%(66)
Diversity Score
22
+130%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−29.2 ptssince 2011
from 90.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.8%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 66.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Colorado?

Alma, Colorado has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma, Colorado?

The typical household in Alma, Colorado earns about $30,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alma, Colorado expensive?

In Alma, Colorado, the median home is worth about $235,000, and the typical rent is about $1,638 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Colorado?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alma, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alma, Colorado?

About 19.0% of people in Alma, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alma, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Alma, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 139 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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