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Alma

Wisconsin · 781 residents · 5.31 sq mi
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Alma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,729. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. Median home value is $110,500. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
781
−17%since 2000
from 942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
147 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.3
+18%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6467278088889691990201020202024Alma
2024788
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,729
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,552
+12%since 2000
from $21,885 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+41%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(767)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(18)
Diversity Score
2
−36%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% 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
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Wisconsin?

Alma, Wisconsin has about 781 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Alma, Wisconsin earns about $35,729 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 $110,500, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Wisconsin?

About 23.2% 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 11.5% of people in Alma, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alma, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Alma, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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