Alma, MI
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Alma Overview
9,436
TOTAL POPULATION
4,452
MALE POPULATION
4,984
FEMALE POPULATION
89.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,433
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,254
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,375
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,774
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,515
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Alma Zip Codes
Alma Area Codes
Race in Alma
The most populous races in Alma are White / Caucasian (8,615 | 91.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1,036 | 11.0%), and Two or more Races (268 | 2.8%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 175 | 1.8% |
Black / African American | 223 | 2.4% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,036 | 11.0% |
Native / Alaskan | 18 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 8,615 | 91.3% |
Two or more Races | 268 | 2.8% |
Some other Race | 137 | 1.5% |
Total | 9,436 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Alma
The most populous ancestries reported in Alma are German (1,681 | 17.8%), English (1,582 | 16.8%), Mexican (720 | 7.6%), Irish (651 | 6.9%), and American (456 | 4.8%), together accounting for 53.9% of all Alma residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 456 | 4.8% |
Arab | 32 | 0.3% |
Austrian | 17 | 0.2% |
Belgian | 55 | 0.6% |
Bhutanese | 77 | 0.8% |
British | 32 | 0.3% |
Burmese | 28 | 0.3% |
Canadian | 44 | 0.5% |
Central American | 16 | 0.2% |
Chippewa | 37 | 0.4% |
Croatian | 27 | 0.3% |
Czech | 114 | 1.2% |
Czechoslovakian | 6 | 0.1% |
Danish | 19 | 0.2% |
Dutch | 216 | 2.3% |
English | 1,582 | 16.8% |
European | 135 | 1.4% |
Finnish | 59 | 0.6% |
French | 171 | 1.8% |
French Canadian | 31 | 0.3% |
German | 1,681 | 17.8% |
Greek | 30 | 0.3% |
Guatemalan | 13 | 0.1% |
Haitian | 97 | 1.0% |
Hungarian | 51 | 0.5% |
Icelander | 37 | 0.4% |
Indian (Asian) | 35 | 0.4% |
Irish | 651 | 6.9% |
Italian | 175 | 1.8% |
Jamaican | 5 | 0.1% |
Liberian | 3 | 0.0% |
Lithuanian | 22 | 0.2% |
Mexican | 720 | 7.6% |
Moroccan | 14 | 0.2% |
Northern European | 20 | 0.2% |
Norwegian | 185 | 2.0% |
Ottawa | 7 | 0.1% |
Panamanian | 3 | 0.0% |
Polish | 445 | 4.7% |
Portuguese | 26 | 0.3% |
Puerto Rican | 40 | 0.4% |
Russian | 20 | 0.2% |
Scandinavian | 38 | 0.4% |
Scotch-Irish | 74 | 0.8% |
Scottish | 376 | 4.0% |
Slovak | 94 | 1.0% |
Spaniard | 100 | 1.1% |
Subsaharan African | 3 | 0.0% |
Swedish | 32 | 0.3% |
Swiss | 28 | 0.3% |
Syrian | 18 | 0.2% |
Thai | 35 | 0.4% |
West Indian | 5 | 0.1% | View All 53 Rows |
Immigrants in Alma
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alma came from Asia (161 | 1.7%), Eastern Asia (129 | 1.4%), Japan (77 | 0.8%), South Central Asia (32 | 0.3%), and Korea (30 | 0.3%), together accounting for 4.6% of all Alma residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 15 | 0.2% |
Asia | 161 | 1.7% |
Australia | 7 | 0.1% |
Canada | 8 | 0.1% |
Central America | 14 | 0.2% |
China | 22 | 0.2% |
Eastern Asia | 129 | 1.4% |
Europe | 1 | 0.0% |
India | 25 | 0.3% |
Ireland | 1 | 0.0% |
Japan | 77 | 0.8% |
Korea | 30 | 0.3% |
Latin America | 14 | 0.2% |
Mexico | 14 | 0.2% |
Morocco | 15 | 0.2% |
Northern Africa | 15 | 0.2% |
Northern Europe | 1 | 0.0% |
Oceania | 12 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 32 | 0.3% |
Sri Lanka | 7 | 0.1% | View All 20 Rows |
Sex and Age in Alma
Sex and Age in Alma
The most populous age groups in Alma are 20 to 24 Years (689 | 15.5%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (595 | 11.9%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 194 (4.4%) | 313 (6.3%) |
5 to 9 Years | 267 (6.0%) | 348 (7.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 257 (5.8%) | 85 (1.7%) |
15 to 19 Years | 487 (10.9%) | 595 (11.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 689 (15.5%) | 476 (9.6%) |
25 to 29 Years | 379 (8.5%) | 346 (6.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 192 (4.3%) | 285 (5.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 189 (4.3%) | 267 (5.4%) |
40 to 44 Years | 207 (4.6%) | 222 (4.4%) |
45 to 49 Years | 193 (4.3%) | 248 (5.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 164 (3.7%) | 283 (5.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 243 (5.5%) | 77 (1.5%) |
60 to 64 Years | 248 (5.6%) | 488 (9.8%) |
65 to 69 Years | 311 (7.0%) | 331 (6.6%) |
70 to 74 Years | 118 (2.6%) | 171 (3.4%) |
75 to 79 Years | 87 (1.9%) | 137 (2.8%) |
80 to 84 Years | 109 (2.5%) | 150 (3.0%) |
85 Years and over | 118 (2.6%) | 162 (3.3%) |
Total | 4,452 (100.0%) | 4,984 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Alma
Median Family Size in Alma
The median family size in Alma is 2.82 persons per family, with single female/mother families (397 | 18.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.45 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (96 | 4.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.34 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 1,608 (76.5%) | 2.69 |
Single Male/Father | 96 (4.6%) | 2.34 |
Single Female/Mother | 397 (18.9%) | 3.45 |
Total Families | 2,101 (100.0%) | 2.82 |
Median Household Size in Alma
The median household size in Alma is 2.20 persons per household, with single female/mother households (397 | 11.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.6 persons per household. non-family households (1,440 | 40.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 1,608 (45.4%) | 2.70 |
Single Male/Father | 96 (2.7%) | 2.34 |
Single Female/Mother | 397 (11.2%) | 3.60 |
Non-family | 1,440 (40.7%) | 1.24 |
Total Households | 3,541 (100.0%) | 2.20 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alma
Out of a total of 3,541 households in Alma, 2,101 (59.3%) are family households, while 1,440 (40.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,232, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,133.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,133 (32.0%) |
2-Person Households | 1,232 (34.8%) | 292 (8.3%) |
3-Person Households | 343 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 193 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 228 (6.4%) | 15 (0.4%) |
6-Person Households | 73 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 32 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,101 (59.3%) | 1,440 (40.7%) |
Female Fertility in Alma
Fertility by Age in Alma
Average fertility rate in Alma is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 145.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 161 (100.0%) | 145.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 161 (100.0%) | 65.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alma
77.0% of women with births (161) in Alma are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 23.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 23.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 124 (77.0%) | 37 (23.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 124 (77.0%) | 37 (23.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Alma
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 16 (9.9%) | 32.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 104 (64.6%) | 82.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 21 (13.0%) | 62.0 |
Graduate Degree | 20 (12.4%) | 106.0 |
Total | 161 (100.0%) | 65.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alma
23.0% of women with births in Alma are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 35.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 67 (64.4%) | 37 (35.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 124 (77.0%) | 37 (23.0%) |
Income in Alma
Income Overview in Alma
Per Capita Income in Alma is $23,433, while median incomes of families and households are $57,254 and $44,375 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 9,436 | $23,433 |
Median Family Income | 2,101 | $57,254 |
Mean Family Income | 2,101 | $72,786 |
Median Household Income | 3,541 | $44,375 |
Mean Household Income | 3,541 | $58,858 |
Income Deficit | 2,101 | $14,774 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 9,436 | 30.04% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 9,436 | 69.96¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 9,436 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Alma
Average Earnings in Alma are $25,304, $28,809 for men and $20,154 for women, a difference of 30.0%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 2,520 (49.0%) | $28,809 |
Female | 2,626 (51.0%) | $20,154 |
Total | 5,146 (100.0%) | $25,304 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alma
The most common earnings brackets in Alma are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (244 | 9.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (422 | 16.1%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 129 (5.1%) | 275 (10.5%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 194 (7.7%) | 233 (8.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 68 (2.7%) | 198 (7.5%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 118 (4.7%) | 154 (5.9%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 167 (6.6%) | 40 (1.5%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 91 (3.6%) | 148 (5.6%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 111 (4.4%) | 154 (5.9%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 72 (2.9%) | 106 (4.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 23 (0.9%) | 81 (3.1%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 104 (4.1%) | 66 (2.5%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 244 (9.7%) | 422 (16.1%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 121 (4.8%) | 185 (7.0%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 174 (6.9%) | 19 (0.7%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 140 (5.6%) | 73 (2.8%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 32 (1.3%) | 80 (3.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 139 (5.5%) | 110 (4.2%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 210 (8.3%) | 121 (4.6%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 169 (6.7%) | 21 (0.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 87 (3.5%) | 121 (4.6%) |
$100,000+ | 127 (5.0%) | 19 (0.7%) |
Total | 2,520 (100.0%) | 2,626 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alma
Average earnings in Alma are $39,206 for men and $27,555 for women, a difference of 29.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $113,696, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $27,440. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,054, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $18,636.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $27,440 | $18,636 |
College or Associate's Degree | $51,830 | $29,175 |
Bachelor's Degree | $38,750 | $26,916 |
Graduate Degree | $113,696 | $64,054 |
Total | $39,206 | $27,555 |
Family Income in Alma
Family Income Brackets in Alma
According to the Alma family income data, there are 588 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 21 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 132 | 6.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 21 | 1.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 120 | 5.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 124 | 5.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 382 | 18.2% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 588 | 28.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 223 | 10.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 374 | 17.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 63 | 3.0% |
$200,000+ | 71 | 3.4% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alma
5-person families (214 | 10.2%) account for the highest median family income in Alma with $119,167 per family, while 2-person families (1,266 | 60.3%) have the highest median income of $28,434 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 1,266 (60.3%) | $56,867 |
3-Person Families | 309 (14.7%) | $54,357 |
4-Person Families | 231 (11.0%) | $43,750 |
5-Person Families | 214 (10.2%) | $119,167 |
6-Person Families | 49 (2.3%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 32 (1.5%) | $0 |
Total | 2,101 (100.0%) | $57,254 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alma
The median family income in Alma is $57,254, with families comprising 3+ earners (164) having the highest median family income of $117,222, while families with no earners (337) have the lowest median family income of $38,906, accounting for 7.8% and 16.0% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 337 (16.0%) | $38,906 |
1 Earner | 719 (34.2%) | $42,799 |
2 Earners | 881 (41.9%) | $74,044 |
3+ Earners | 164 (7.8%) | $117,222 |
Total | 2,101 (100.0%) | $57,254 |
Household Income in Alma
Household Income Brackets in Alma
With 751 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Alma, accounting for 21.2% of all households. In contrast, only 71 households (2.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 142 | 4.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 287 | 8.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 464 | 13.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 269 | 7.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 715 | 20.2% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 751 | 21.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 375 | 10.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 382 | 10.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 89 | 2.5% |
$200,000+ | 71 | 2.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Alma
The median household income in Alma is $44,375, with the highest median household income of $55,057 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,146 households (32.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,372, with 913 households (25.8%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 253 (7.1%) | $41,363 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,146 (32.4%) | $55,057 |
45 to 64 Years | 1,229 (34.7%) | $51,607 |
65+ Years | 913 (25.8%) | $38,372 |
Total | 3,541 (100.0%) | $44,375 |
Poverty in Alma
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alma
With 16.2% poverty level for males and 26.8% for females among the residents of Alma, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 190 males (58.5%) and 46 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 60 (30.9%) | 179 (57.2%) |
5 Years | 8 (36.4%) | 46 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 190 (58.5%) | 155 (42.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 32 (23.5%) | 24 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 8 (14.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (21.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 63 (15.5%) | 34 (13.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 52 (9.7%) | 188 (29.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10 (2.5%) | 111 (22.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 58 (16.3%) | 56 (10.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 79 (17.0%) | 194 (34.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 16 (3.8%) | 41 (8.4%) |
75 Years and over | 12 (4.4%) | 63 (20.4%) |
Total | 588 (16.2%) | 1,112 (26.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alma
According to the poverty statistics in Alma, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 134 (69.1%) | 134 (42.8%) |
5 Years | 14 (63.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 135 (41.5%) | 208 (57.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 104 (76.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 47 (85.5%) | 38 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 48 (100.0%) | 79 (79.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 343 (84.5%) | 227 (87.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 484 (90.3%) | 443 (70.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 386 (97.5%) | 373 (77.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 297 (83.7%) | 475 (89.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 386 (83.0%) | 371 (65.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 407 (96.2%) | 447 (91.6%) |
75 Years and over | 263 (95.6%) | 246 (79.6%) |
Total | 3,048 (83.8%) | 3,041 (73.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alma
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alma show that 3.5% or 57 of the total 1,608 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.3%, comprising of 48 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,073 (95.7%) | 48 (4.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 308 (97.2%) | 9 (2.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 170 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,551 (96.5%) | 57 (3.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alma
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 78 (59.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 124 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 234 (58.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alma
The poverty data for Alma shows that 57 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 234 of the single-parent households (47.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (4.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 124 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 48 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 9 (2.8%) | 78 (44.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 124 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
Total | 57 (3.5%) | 234 (47.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Alma
Employment by Class of Employer in Alma
Among the 4,116 employed individuals in Alma, private company employees (2,605 | 63.3%), not-for-profit organizations (737 | 17.9%), and state government employees (370 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 2,605 | 63.3% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 91 | 2.2% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 111 | 2.7% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 737 | 17.9% |
Local Government Employees | 202 | 4.9% |
State Government Employees | 370 | 9.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 4,116 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Alma
According to the labor force statistics for Alma, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,879), 57.3% or 4,515 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.1% or 321 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 88.9% or 789 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.6% or 42 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 286 (28.9%) | 23 (8.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 953 (81.8%) | 31 (3.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 545 (75.2%) | 72 (13.2%) |
30 to 34 Years | 376 (78.8%) | 12 (3.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 755 (85.3%) | 34 (4.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 789 (88.9%) | 77 (9.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 210 (65.6%) | 30 (14.3%) |
60 to 64 Years | 343 (46.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 194 (20.8%) | 42 (21.6%) |
75 Years and over | 65 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,515 (57.3%) | 321 (7.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alma
According to labor force statistics for Alma, 74.9% of individuals (3,019) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,031) are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 226 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 78.0% or 1,158 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 33.0% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 115 (69.7%) | 54 (33.0%) |
High School Diploma | 971 (70.4%) | 148 (10.7%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,158 (78.0%) | 107 (7.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 775 (77.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,019 (74.9%) | 302 (7.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Alma
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alma are Community & Social Service (701 | 16.7%), Education Instruction & Library (447 | 10.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (338 | 8.1%), Management (252 | 6.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (222 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alma, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.6%), Life, Physical & Social Science (67.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.2%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 175 (69.4%) | 77 (30.6%) |
Business & Financial | 22 (36.1%) | 39 (63.9%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 47 (71.2%) | 19 (28.8%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 9 (32.1%) | 19 (67.9%) |
Community & Social Service | 237 (33.8%) | 464 (66.2%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 108 (48.6%) | 114 (51.3%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 109 (24.4%) | 338 (75.6%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 20 (62.5%) | 12 (37.5%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 111 (32.8%) | 227 (67.2%) |
Health Technologists | 69 (46.6%) | 79 (53.4%) |
Total (Category) | 592 (41.7%) | 826 (58.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,046 (48.8%) | 2,149 (51.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Alma are Personal Care & Service (294 | 7.0%), Healthcare Support (268 | 6.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (158 | 3.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (126 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (78 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Alma, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (76.2%), and Personal Care & Service (61.6%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 29 (10.8%) | 239 (89.2%) |
Security & Protection | 78 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 30 (23.8%) | 96 (76.2%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 118 (74.7%) | 40 (25.3%) |
Personal Care & Service | 113 (38.4%) | 181 (61.6%) |
Total (Category) | 368 (39.8%) | 556 (60.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,046 (48.8%) | 2,149 (51.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alma are Office & Administration (458 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (447 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 242 (54.1%) | 205 (45.9%) |
Office & Administration | 104 (22.7%) | 354 (77.3%) |
Total (Category) | 346 (38.2%) | 559 (61.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,046 (48.8%) | 2,149 (51.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alma are Construction & Extraction (179 | 4.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (93 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (11 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 179 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 93 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 283 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,046 (48.8%) | 2,149 (51.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alma are Production (357 | 8.5%), Material Moving (196 | 4.7%), and Transportation (112 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 260 (72.8%) | 97 (27.2%) |
Transportation | 94 (83.9%) | 18 (16.1%) |
Material Moving | 103 (52.5%) | 93 (47.4%) |
Total (Category) | 457 (68.7%) | 208 (31.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,046 (48.8%) | 2,149 (51.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Alma
Employment Industries in Alma
The major employment industries in Alma include Educational Services (845 | 20.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (791 | 18.9%), Retail Trade (608 | 14.5%), Manufacturing (425 | 10.1%), and Construction (246 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alma
The Alma industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (96.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (77.1%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 246 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 321 (75.5%) | 104 (24.5%) |
Wholesale Trade | 82 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 217 (35.7%) | 391 (64.3%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 121 (96.0%) | 5 (4.0%) |
Utilities | 22 (61.1%) | 14 (38.9%) |
Information | 20 (55.6%) | 16 (44.4%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 138 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 29 (76.3%) | 9 (23.7%) |
Professional & Scientific | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 102 (75.6%) | 33 (24.4%) |
Educational Services | 293 (34.7%) | 552 (65.3%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 181 (22.9%) | 610 (77.1%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 4 (3.9%) | 98 (96.1%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 97 (41.8%) | 135 (58.2%) |
Public Administration | 93 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,046 (48.8%) | 2,149 (51.2%) |
Education in Alma
School Enrollment in Alma
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,233 students in Alma are college / undergraduate (1,788 | 55.3%), elementary school (403 | 12.5%), and middle school (296 | 9.2%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 133 | 4.1% |
Kindergarten | 241 | 7.4% |
Elementary School | 403 | 12.5% |
Middle School | 296 | 9.2% |
High School | 278 | 8.6% |
College / Undergraduate | 1,788 | 55.3% |
Graduate / Professional | 94 | 2.9% |
Total | 3,233 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alma
Out of a total of 3,233 students who are enrolled in schools in Alma, 1,539 (47.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,694 (52.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 587 (88.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 183 (93.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 111 (77.6%) | 32 (22.4%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 541 (90.9%) | 54 (9.1%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 296 (86.6%) | 46 (13.5%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 246 (89.4%) | 29 (10.5%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 136 (17.3%) | 649 (82.7%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 80 (12.0%) | 587 (88.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 183 (93.4%) | 13 (6.6%) |
35 Years and over | 101 (43.9%) | 129 (56.1%) |
Total | 1,694 (52.4%) | 1,539 (47.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alma
Education (349 | 22.0%), science & technology (297 | 18.7%), business (145 | 9.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (143 | 9.0%), and arts & humanities (136 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 1,587 individuals in Alma who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 45 | 2.8% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 143 | 9.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 31 | 1.9% |
Psychology | 64 | 4.0% |
Social Sciences | 25 | 1.6% |
Engineering | 31 | 1.9% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 297 | 18.7% |
Business | 145 | 9.1% |
Education | 349 | 22.0% |
Literature & Languages | 56 | 3.5% |
Liberal Arts & History | 86 | 5.4% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 134 | 8.4% |
Communications | 45 | 2.8% |
Arts & Humanities | 136 | 8.6% |
Total | 1,587 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Alma
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alma
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alma are males with 2 vehicles (1,072, accounting for 59.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (820, making up 62.0%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (1.2%) |
1 Vehicle | 439 (24.3%) | 585 (33.8%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,072 (59.4%) | 820 (47.4%) |
3 Vehicles | 269 (14.9%) | 229 (13.2%) |
4 Vehicles | 24 (1.3%) | 75 (4.3%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,804 (100.0%) | 1,729 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Alma
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alma are 5 to 9 minutes (1,053 commuters, 28.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (680 commuters, 18.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (412 commuters, 11.2%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 363 | 9.9% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,053 | 28.7% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 680 | 18.5% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 155 | 4.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 412 | 11.2% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 104 | 2.8% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 157 | 4.3% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 79 | 2.1% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 80 | 2.2% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 270 | 7.3% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 135 | 3.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 185 | 5.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Alma
The most common commute times in Alma are 5 to 9 minutes (510 commuters, 26.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (543 commuters, 30.9%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 170 (8.9%) | 193 (11.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 510 (26.6%) | 543 (30.9%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 326 (17.0%) | 354 (20.2%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 90 (4.7%) | 65 (3.7%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 216 (11.3%) | 196 (11.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 26 (1.4%) | 78 (4.4%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 122 (6.4%) | 35 (2.0%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 61 (3.2%) | 18 (1.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 63 (3.3%) | 17 (1.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 201 (10.5%) | 69 (3.9%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 74 (3.9%) | 61 (3.5%) |
90 or more Minutes | 58 (3.0%) | 127 (7.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alma
The most frequent times of departure to work in Alma are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (271, 14.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (372, 21.2%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 58 (3.0%) | 54 (3.1%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 80 (4.2%) | 51 (2.9%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 154 (8.0%) | 30 (1.7%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 261 (13.6%) | 115 (6.6%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 207 (10.8%) | 32 (1.8%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 271 (14.1%) | 239 (13.6%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 242 (12.6%) | 372 (21.2%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 40 (2.1%) | 72 (4.1%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 72 (3.8%) | 282 (16.1%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 95 (5.0%) | 83 (4.7%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 8 (0.4%) | 22 (1.3%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 5 (0.3%) | 65 (3.7%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 179 (9.3%) | 168 (9.6%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 245 (12.8%) | 171 (9.7%) |
Total | 1,917 (100.0%) | 1,756 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Alma
Occupancy by Ownership in Alma
Of the total 3,541 dwellings in Alma, owner-occupied units account for 2,152 (60.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,389 (39.2%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,152 | 60.8% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,389 | 39.2% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,541 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Alma
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,133 | 32.0% |
2-Person Household | 1,524 | 43.0% |
3-Person Household | 343 | 9.7% |
4+ Person Household | 541 | 15.3% |
Total Housing Units | 3,541 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alma
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 607 (53.6%) | 526 (46.4%) |
2-Person Household | 944 (61.9%) | 580 (38.1%) |
3-Person Household | 222 (64.7%) | 121 (35.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 379 (70.1%) | 162 (29.9%) |
Total Housing Units | 2,152 (60.8%) | 1,389 (39.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alma
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 74 (44.3%) | 93 (55.7%) |
High School Diploma | 670 (58.5%) | 475 (41.5%) |
College/Associate Degree | 715 (53.9%) | 611 (46.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 693 (76.7%) | 210 (23.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alma
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 931 | 26.3% |
35 to 44 Years | 468 | 13.2% |
45 to 54 Years | 561 | 15.8% |
55 to 64 Years | 668 | 18.9% |
65 to 74 Years | 526 | 14.8% |
75 to 84 Years | 301 | 8.5% |
85 Years and Over | 86 | 2.4% |
Total | 3,541 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Alma
Median Income by Occupancy in Alma
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 2,152 (60.8%) | $58,618 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,389 (39.2%) | $29,304 |
Average | 3,541 (100.0%) | $44,375 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alma
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 40 (1.9%) | 31 (2.2%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 9 (0.4%) | 62 (4.5%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 88 (4.1%) | 199 (14.3%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 113 (5.2%) | 176 (12.7%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 38 (1.8%) | 136 (9.8%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 140 (6.5%) | 130 (9.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 377 (17.5%) | 337 (24.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 518 (24.1%) | 233 (16.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 320 (14.9%) | 54 (3.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 360 (16.7%) | 21 (1.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 149 (6.9%) | 10 (0.7%) |
Total | 2,152 (100.0%) | 1,389 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alma
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 0 (0.0%) | 187 (13.5%) |
$300 to $499 | 411 (19.1%) | 194 (14.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 527 (24.5%) | 501 (36.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 505 (23.5%) | 191 (13.8%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 494 (23.0%) | 163 (11.7%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 176 (8.2%) | 95 (6.8%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 39 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (1.4%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,152 (100.0%) | 1,389 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Alma
Housing Structures in Alma
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 2,325 | 65.7% |
Single Unit, Attached | 36 | 1.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 188 | 5.3% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 148 | 4.2% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 214 | 6.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 438 | 12.4% |
Mobile Home / Other | 192 | 5.4% |
Total | 3,541 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alma
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,948 (83.8%) | 377 (16.2%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 31 (16.5%) | 157 (83.5%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 148 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 214 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 438 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 137 (71.4%) | 55 (28.6%) |
Total | 2,152 (60.8%) | 1,389 (39.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alma
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (0.9%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 22 (1.0%) | 269 (19.4%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 835 (38.8%) | 804 (57.9%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 768 (35.7%) | 200 (14.4%) |
8 or more Rooms | 527 (24.5%) | 103 (7.4%) |
Total | 2,152 (100.0%) | 1,389 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alma
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,938 (90.1%) | 776 (55.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 54 (2.5%) | 71 (5.1%) |
Electricity | 160 (7.4%) | 509 (36.6%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (2.4%) |
Total | 2,152 (100.0%) | 1,389 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Alma
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 40 (1.9%) | 231 (16.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 664 (30.9%) | 788 (56.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,127 (52.4%) | 325 (23.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 321 (14.9%) | 45 (3.2%) |
Total | 2,152 (100.0%) | 1,389 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Alma
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alma
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 852 | 1,300 |
Median Property Value | $97,800 | $97,300 |
Median Household Income | $46,908 | $101 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $510 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,491 | $111 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alma
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 222 (26.1%) | 103 (7.9%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 212 (24.9%) | 614 (47.2%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 395 (46.4%) | 549 (42.2%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 23 (2.7%) | 20 (1.5%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (1.1%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 852 (100.0%) | 1,300 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alma
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 15 (1.8%) | 42 (3.2%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 114 (13.4%) | 34 (2.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 110 (12.9%) | 125 (9.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 196 (23.0%) | 30 (2.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 144 (16.9%) | 181 (13.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 118 (13.9%) | 374 (28.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 107 (12.6%) | 202 (15.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 48 (5.6%) | 253 (19.5%) |
Total | 852 (100.0%) | 1,300 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alma
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 488 (57.3%) | 65,581 (5,044.7%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 146 (17.1%) | 802 (61.7%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 80 (9.4%) | 242 (18.6%) |
4.0x or more | 123 (14.4%) | 52 (4.0%) |
Total | 852 (100.0%) | 1,300 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alma
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 116 (13.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 288 (33.8%) | 87 (6.7%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 395 (46.4%) | 315 (24.2%) |
Total | 852 (100.0%) | 1,300 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Alma
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alma
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 555 (96.5%) | 20 (3.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,587 (97.8%) | 35 (2.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,641 (97.8%) | 37 (2.2%) |
26 to 34 Years | 946 (92.2%) | 80 (7.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 808 (91.3%) | 77 (8.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 841 (94.9%) | 45 (5.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 939 (91.2%) | 91 (8.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 911 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 584 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8,812 (95.8%) | 385 (4.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alma
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 555 (96.5%) | 20 (3.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,587 (97.8%) | 35 (2.2%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,641 (97.8%) | 37 (2.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alma
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 1,527 (92.5%) | 123 (7.4%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 1,739 (94.2%) | 108 (5.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,674 (95.7%) | 75 (4.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 777 (96.0%) | 32 (4.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 1,728 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alma
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 369 (64.2%) | 199 (34.6%) |
6 to 18 Years | 658 (40.6%) | 977 (60.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 87 (5.2%) | 1,554 (92.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 276 (26.9%) | 710 (69.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 213 (24.1%) | 602 (68.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 215 (24.3%) | 641 (72.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 427 (41.5%) | 639 (62.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 883 (96.9%) | 480 (52.7%) |
75 Years and over | 569 (97.4%) | 501 (85.8%) |
Total | 3,697 (40.2%) | 6,303 (68.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alma
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 145 (22.4%) | 53 (9.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 134 (8.3%) | 148 (9.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 420 (34.5%) | 417 (26.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 164 (38.8%) | 72 (14.7%) |
75 Years and over | 104 (37.8%) | 183 (59.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alma
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 20 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 117 (9.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 59 (14.0%) | 14 (2.9%) |
75 Years and over | 37 (13.5%) | 69 (22.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 33 (5.1%) | 53 (9.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 43 (2.7%) | 73 (4.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 62 (5.1%) | 91 (5.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (4.3%) |
75 Years and over | 28 (10.2%) | 11 (3.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 115 (17.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 105 (6.5%) | 92 (5.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 55 (4.5%) | 136 (8.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 86 (20.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 29 (10.5%) | 28 (9.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 35 (2.2%) | 12 (0.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 274 (22.5%) | 270 (17.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 39 (9.2%) | 37 (7.6%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 95 (30.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 15 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 35 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 71 (5.8%) | 20 (1.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (6.8%) |
Technology Access in Alma
Computing Device Access in Alma
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 2,483 | 70.1% |
Smartphone | 3,065 | 86.6% |
Tablet | 2,054 | 58.0% |
No Computing Device | 252 | 7.1% |
Total | 3,541 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Alma
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 2,607 | 73.6% |
Cellular Data Only | 378 | 10.7% |
Satellite Internet | 117 | 3.3% |
No Internet | 483 | 13.6% |
Total | 3,541 | 100.0% |
Alma Summary
Alma is a city located in Gratiot County, Michigan, United States. The population was 9,383 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Gratiot County. The city is located within Alma Township, but is politically independent.
History
Alma was founded in 1853 by James and Mary Ann Maitland. The Maitlands named the city after their daughter, Alma. The city was incorporated in 1872.
Alma was a major lumber town in the late 19th century. The city was home to several sawmills and a large shingle mill. The lumber industry declined in the early 20th century, and the city shifted its focus to agriculture.
Geography
Alma is located at 43°30′N 84°37′W (43.50, -84.62). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.50 square miles (11.67 km2), all land.
Economy
Alma's economy is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several large farms, including the Alma Dairy Farm, which is one of the largest dairy farms in the state. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Alma Products, which produces automotive parts, and Alma Plastics, which produces plastic products.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,383 people, 3,845 households, and 2,521 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,084.2 people per square mile (805.2/km2). There were 4,093 housing units at an average density of 909.3 per square mile (351.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 3,845 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $35,945 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Alma?
Total Population of Alma is 9,436.
What is the Total Male Population of Alma?
Total Male Population of Alma is 4,452.
What is the Total Female Population of Alma?
Total Female Population of Alma is 4,984.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alma?
There are 89.33 Males per 100 Females in Alma.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alma?
There are 111.95 Females per 100 Males in Alma.
What is the Median Population Age in Alma?
Median Population Age in Alma is 32.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alma
Average Family Size in Alma is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alma
Average Household Size in Alma is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alma?
Per Capita income in Alma is $23,433.
What is the Median Family Income in Alma?
Median Family Income in Alma is $57,254.
What is the Median Household income in Alma?
Median Household Income in Alma is $44,375.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alma?
Income or Wage Gap in Alma is 30.0%.
Women in Alma earn 70.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Alma?
Family Income Deficit in Alma is $14,774.
Families that are below poverty line in Alma earn $14,774 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alma?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alma is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alma?
There are 4,515 People in the Labor Forcein in Alma.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alma?
57.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Alma.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alma?
Unemployment Rate in Alma is 7.1%.