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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alma

Georgia · 3,663 residents · 6.092 sq mi
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Alma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,600. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,663
+13%vs 2000
vs 3,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
601 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−12%vs 2000
vs 36.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Alma
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,923
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,324 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,396
−27%vs 2000
vs $11,574 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$210
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $290 in 2000
US average: $450
55.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.9% in 2000
44.1% rent
3.2
+21%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(1,817)
Black38%(1,229)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(143)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.1%(2,140)
1990
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(2,451)
Black32.4%(1,186)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(26)
Diversity Score57.7%(2,115)
58
−13%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.9%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alma, Georgia?

Alma, Georgia has about 3,663 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alma, Georgia?

The typical household in Alma, Georgia earns about $11,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alma, Georgia expensive?

In Alma, Georgia, the median home is worth about $37,600, and the typical rent is about $210 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Georgia?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alma, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alma, Georgia?

About 34.2% of people in Alma, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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