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Alma

Nebraska · 1,043 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 $41,875. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,300. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,043
−14%since 2000
from 1,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
907 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,056 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+14%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Alma
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,315 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,420
+133%since 2000
from $14,795 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing11.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,300
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+80%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(983)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(29)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8.5%(89)
Diversity Score
9
+417%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Nebraska?

Alma, Nebraska has about 1,043 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma, Nebraska?

The typical household in Alma, Nebraska earns about $41,875 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 $137,300, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Nebraska?

About 28.3% 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 12.3% 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 183 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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