Alma is a city located in Buffalo County Wisconsin. Alma has a 2024 population of 718. It is also the county seat of Buffalo County. Alma is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 714 in 2020.
The average household income in Alma is $69,510 with a poverty rate of 11.37%. The median age in Alma is 55 years: 54.7 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 712 | 89.9% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 6.69% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.52% |
| Other race | 8 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 418 | 1.86 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 207 | 1.18 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Married | 170 | 2.49 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Female | 28 | 2.57 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Male | 13 | 2.69 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
2.5
Average Family Size
1.86
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 8.79% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 7.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 151 | 22.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 7.27% |
| High School Graduate | 227 | 34.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.61% |
| Some College | 123 | 18.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 593 | 544 | 196 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 26 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 3 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,469 | $60,313 | $72,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,875 | $0 | $61,458 |
| High School Graduate | $31,389 | $47,708 | $24,821 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,646 | $49,375 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $48,500 | $56,250 | $38,250 |
| Some College | $53,750 | $111,250 | $33,438 |
$48,500
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$38,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.06% of Alma residents speak only English, while 4.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 675 | 68 | 10.07% |
| Multiple | 53 | 20 | 37.74% |
11.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.27%
Male Poverty Rate
13.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alma is Multiple, with 37.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alma is White, with 10.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.97% |
| High School | 14.35% |
| Some College | 13.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,523 | $93,662 |
| Households | $56,284 | $69,510 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,250 | $44,656 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 10.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.5%
Employment Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.86%
Born in Alma
97.6%
Native Born
2.4%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
2.15%
Naturalized
97.6% of Alma residents were born in the United States, with 48.86% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 723 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 722 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 721 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 720 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 719 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 718 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 717 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 717 | 9 | 1.27% |
| 2021 | 708 | -6 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 714 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 713 | -9 | -1.25% |
| 2018 | 722 | -4 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 726 | 14 | 1.97% |
| 2016 | 712 | -28 | -3.78% |
| 2015 | 740 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 742 | -10 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 752 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 755 | -7 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 762 | -9 | -1.17% |
| 2010 | 771 | 0 | 0% |