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Alma

Texas · 331 residents · 5.385 sq mi
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Alma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
331
+10%since 2000
from 302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2183063944825701990201020202024Alma
2024541
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,781
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,533
+111%since 2000
from $14,947 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food12%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(273)
Black3.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(20)
Diversity Score52.8%(175)
Diversity Score
53
+137%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Texas?

Alma, Texas has about 331 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma, Texas?

The typical household in Alma, Texas earns about $85,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alma, Texas expensive?

In Alma, Texas, the median home is worth about $145,500.

How educated are people in Alma, Texas?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Alma, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alma, Texas?

About 6.0% of people in Alma, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alma, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alma, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 84 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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