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Alma

Michigan · 9,383 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 $30,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $87,100. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,383
+1%since 2000
from 9,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,592 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.8
−5%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Alma
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,841
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,536 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,321
−5%since 2000
from $18,218 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(8,303)
Black0.8%(75)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(763)
Asian0.7%(70)
Other3.2%(296)
Diversity Score28.7%(2,694)
Diversity Score
29
+62%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+5%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Michigan?

Alma, Michigan has about 9,383 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma, Michigan?

The typical household in Alma, Michigan earns about $30,841 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Michigan?

About 19.9% 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 25.9% of people in Alma, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alma, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Alma, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 349 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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