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Alma

Wisconsin · 716 residents · 5.31 sq mi
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Alma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 226 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,200. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
716
−24%since 2000
from 942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+21%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6467278088889691990201020202024Alma
2024788
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,857
+41%since 2000
from $21,885 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(670)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.7%(34)
Diversity Score19.3%(138)
Diversity Score
19
+451%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alma, Wisconsin?

Alma, Wisconsin has about 716 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alma, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Alma, Wisconsin earns about $50,625 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 $134,200, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Alma, Wisconsin?

About 17.6% 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 8.5% 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 71 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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