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Almena

Wisconsin · 731 residents (2025 est.) · 1.134 sq mi
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Almena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
641
−11%since 2000
from 720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
565 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+37%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:731 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6146566987397811990201020202024Almena
2024641
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,324
+132%since 2000
from $13,928 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+7%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+40%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(694)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(616)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.5%(16)
Diversity Score9.5%(61)
Diversity Score
9
+126%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
4.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Almena, Wisconsin?

Almena, Wisconsin has about 641 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Almena, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Almena, Wisconsin earns about $48,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Almena, Wisconsin expensive?

In Almena, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $116,300, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Almena, Wisconsin?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Almena, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Almena, Wisconsin?

About 14.1% of people in Almena, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Almena, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Almena, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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