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Alma

Wisconsin · 718 residents (2025 est.) · 5.31 sq mi
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Alma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,368. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 154 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,900. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
788
−16%since 2000
from 942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.9
+31%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:718 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6467278088889691990201020202024Alma
2024788
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,368
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,467
+76%since 2000
from $21,885 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+39%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(908)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(699)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(16)
Asian1.5%(12)
Other7.5%(59)
Diversity Score25.9%(204)
Diversity Score
26
+640%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Wisconsin?

Alma, Wisconsin has about 788 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Alma, Wisconsin earns about $58,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alma, Wisconsin expensive?

In Alma, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $177,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Wisconsin?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alma, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alma, Wisconsin?

About 14.3% of people in Alma, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alma, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Alma, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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