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Alma Center

Wisconsin · 503 residents · 1.002 sq mi
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Alma Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
+13%since 2000
from 446 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
−6%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3954825696557421990201020202024Alma Center
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,625
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,404 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,927
+30%since 2000
from $16,142 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(434)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(458)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(32)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.7%(79)
Diversity Score
16
+302%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% 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
8.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma Center, Wisconsin?

Alma Center, Wisconsin has about 503 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma Center, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Alma Center, Wisconsin earns about $52,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alma Center, Wisconsin expensive?

In Alma Center, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $98,200, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Alma Center, Wisconsin?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Alma Center, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alma Center, Wisconsin?

About 8.9% of people in Alma Center, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alma Center, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Alma Center, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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