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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alma

Illinois · 383 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Alma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,442. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,700. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

383
−1%vs 2000
vs 386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
338 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−18%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2422813213603991990201020202024Alma
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,442
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,083 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,818
−46%vs 2000
vs $12,693 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$198
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $208 in 2000
US average: $450
69.9%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
30.1% rent
1.7
+64%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(383)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(383)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+69%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alma, Illinois?

Alma, Illinois has about 383 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alma, Illinois?

The typical household in Alma, Illinois earns about $11,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alma, Illinois expensive?

In Alma, Illinois, the median home is worth about $19,700, and the typical rent is about $198 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Illinois?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Alma, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alma, Illinois?

About 22.3% of people in Alma, Illinois 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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