CITY
Alma
New Mexico · 52 residents · 3.254 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2023. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202452
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade60.6%
Retail trade39.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Alma, New Mexico?
Alma, New Mexico has about 52 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Alma, New Mexico?
About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alma, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Alma, New Mexico?
About 0.0% of people in Alma, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.
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New MexicoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024