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Alma

Missouri · 400 residents · 0.275 sq mi
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Alma is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,300. Households here earn about 28% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% 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
400
Unchangedsince 2000
from 399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,455 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
−2%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3643974294614941990201020202024Alma
2024450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,125
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,426 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,208
+26%since 2000
from $24,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(13)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Missouri?

Alma, Missouri has about 400 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma, Missouri?

The typical household in Alma, Missouri earns about $73,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alma, Missouri expensive?

In Alma, Missouri, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Missouri?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Alma, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alma, Missouri?

About 8.4% of people in Alma, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alma, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Alma, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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