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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alma

Michigan · 9,034 residents · 5.892 sq mi
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Alma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,017. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $39,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,034
−3%vs 2000
vs 9,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,533 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 32.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Alma
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,017
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,536 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,387
−43%vs 2000
vs $18,218 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.2%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$327
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $408 in 2000
US average: $450
62.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.3% in 2000
37.9% rent
1.8
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(8,434)
Black0.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(576)
Asian0.7%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(1,640)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(8,681)
Black0.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(527)
Asian0.6%(51)
Other2.8%(250)
Diversity Score21.5%(1,940)
21
+21%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Michigan?

Alma, Michigan has about 9,034 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alma, Michigan?

The typical household in Alma, Michigan earns about $22,017 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alma, Michigan expensive?

In Alma, Michigan, the median home is worth about $39,800, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Michigan?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alma, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alma, Michigan?

About 17.2% of people in Alma, Michigan 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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