State
County
Land Area (mi²)
39.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
28.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.09%
Growth Since 2010
-4.30%
World Population Review
Alma, Kansas Population 2021
1,135
Alma is a city located in Wabaunsee County Kansas. Alma has a 2020 population of 1,135. It is also the county seat of Wabaunsee County. Alma is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -4.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,186 in 2010. Alma reached it's highest population of 1,186 in 2010.
The average household income in Alma is $69,086 with a poverty rate of 6.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $664 per month, and the median house value is $100,300. The median age in Alma is 48.1 years, 49.5 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
Alma Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alma was:
- White: 96.33%
- Two or more races: 2.16%
- Native American: 0.94%
- Black or African American: 0.28%
- Asian: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Alma, Kansas is 1,135 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,138.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,186.
Alma, Kansas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,025 | 96.33% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 2.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.28% |
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Alma Population by Race
Alma Population Pyramid $2021
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Alma Population by Age
Alma Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 482 | 2.15 | 80.9 |
| Married | 235 | 2.71 | 86 |
| Non Family | 173 | 1.03 | 70.5 |
| Male | 43 | 2.3 | 100 |
| Female | 31 | 3.87 | 74.2 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
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Alma Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 5.69% |
| High School Graduate | 276 | 34.12% |
| Some College | 190 | 23.49% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 15.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 12.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 8.16% |
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Alma Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Alma Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 750 | 712 | 157 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 33 | 7 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | |
| Black | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.93%.
Alma Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,758
Average Earnings
$43,958
Average Male
$35,000
Average Female
Alma Earnings by Educational Attainment
Alma Language by Age
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Alma Language
99.02% of Alma residents speak only English, while 0.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.78% of the population.
Alma Language
Alma Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 914 | 41 | 4.49% |
| Multiple | 23 | 19 | 82.61% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 2 | 2.47% |
6.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.67%
Male Poverty Rate
7.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alma is Multiple, with 82.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alma is Hispanic, with 2.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.31%.
Alma Poverty
Alma Poverty Rate by Education
Alma Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Alma Married by Age and Sex
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Alma Marriage
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.
Alma Marital Status by Race
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Alma Marital Status
Alma Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 7.75% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 7.14% |
| Black | 3 | 100.00% |
Alma Veterans by Race
Alma Veterans by Education
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2.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
Alma Veterans by Education
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63.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Alma Employment by Age
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Alma Employment by Race
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Alma Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.81%
Native Born
0.19%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.81% of Alma residents were born in the United States, with 75.19% having been born in Kansas. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Alma Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,135 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 1,136 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 1,137 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 1,138 | 9 | 0.80% |
| 2017 | 1,129 | -9 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 1,138 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 1,142 | -13 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 1,155 | -19 | -1.62% |
| 2013 | 1,174 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 1,171 | -11 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 1,182 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 1,186 | 0.00% |