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Alma

Illinois · 318 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 $36,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 7% 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 $44,500. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
318
−18%since 2000
from 386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+13%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2422813213603991990201020202024Alma
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,977
+73%since 2000
from $12,693 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.7%
US avg: 10%
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(296)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(6)
Diversity Score9.1%(29)
Diversity Score
9
+1296%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Illinois?

Alma, Illinois has about 318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma, Illinois?

The typical household in Alma, Illinois earns about $36,250 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 $44,500, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Illinois?

About 7.4% 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 19.6% of people in Alma, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alma, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Alma, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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