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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alma

Nebraska · 1,214 residents · 1.15 sq mi
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Alma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,315. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $49,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,214
−1%since 1990
from 1,226 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,056 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,066 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.5
−1%since 1990
from 47.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Alma
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,315
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,961 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,795
+48%since 1990
from $10,010 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$394
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
22.1% rent
1.8
−7%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Nebraska?

Alma, Nebraska has about 1,214 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alma, Nebraska?

The typical household in Alma, Nebraska earns about $27,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alma, Nebraska expensive?

In Alma, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Nebraska?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alma, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alma, Nebraska?

About 13.1% of people in Alma, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alma, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Alma, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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