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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alma

Wisconsin · 787 residents · 5.31 sq mi
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Alma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,281. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. Median home value is $41,100. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

787
−16%vs 2000
vs 942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
148 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 42.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6467278088889691990201020202024Alma
2024788
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,281
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,646
−42%vs 2000
vs $21,885 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $432 in 2000
US average: $450
70.5%
+7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
29.5% rent
1.8
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(783)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score3.1%(25)
3
−11%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.7%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alma, Wisconsin?

Alma, Wisconsin has about 787 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alma, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Alma, Wisconsin earns about $23,281 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 $41,100, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Wisconsin?

About 14.7% 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 11.7% of people in Alma, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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