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 $62,825 with a poverty rate of 7.3%. The median age in Alma is 55.2 years: 54.5 years for males, and 55.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 714 | 96.23% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 377 | 1.91 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Non Family | 192 | 1.18 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 142 | 2.56 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Female | 30 | 2.87 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 13 | 3.38 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
2.61
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 10.6% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 9.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 120 | 19.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 7.18% |
| High School Graduate | 210 | 34.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.47% |
| Some College | 105 | 17.13% |
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 | 565 | 503 | 164 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,344 | $46,250 | $77,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $113,750 | $58,542 |
| High School Graduate | $40,481 | $45,313 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,477 | $46,932 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,608 | $46,696 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $43,646 | $51,250 | $35,313 |
$45,608
Average Earnings
$46,696
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.89% of Alma residents speak only English, while 1.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 654 | 42 | 6.42% |
| Multiple | 21 | 10 | 47.62% |
7.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.03%
Male Poverty Rate
9.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alma is Multiple, with 47.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alma is White, with 6.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.92% |
| High School | 9.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.91% |
| Some College | 4.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,977 | $81,160 |
| Households | $53,878 | $62,825 |
| Married Families | $91,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,667 | $43,599 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 7.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
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
50.13%
Born in Alma
99.73%
Native Born
0.27%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.73% of Alma residents were born in the United States, with 50.13% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |