Almena is a city located in Norton County Kansas. Almena has a 2024 population of 349. Almena is currently declining at a rate of -1.13% annually and its population has decreased by -4.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 364 in 2020.
The average household income in Almena is $47,349 with a poverty rate of 17.6%. The median age in Almena is 44.4 years: 49.3 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Almena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 335 | 84.17% |
| Other race | 41 | 10.3% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 3.77% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 194 | 2.05 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 96 | 1.19 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 68 | 3.16 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Female | 27 | 1.63 | 3.7 | 96.3 |
| Male | 3 | 8.33 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 0.96% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 8.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 12.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 1.6% |
| High School Graduate | 111 | 35.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 9.29% |
| Some College | 100 | 32.05% |
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 | 255 | 248 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 21 | 0 |
| Other Race | 41 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $95,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,132 | $45,156 | $0 |
| Some College | $29,250 | $48,500 | $0 |
$30,132
Average Earnings
$45,156
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.32% of Almena residents speak only English, while 13.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 69 | 21.3% |
17.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.7%
Male Poverty Rate
26.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Almena is White, with 21.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Almena is White, with 21.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.6% |
| High School | 19.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 33.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,875 | $54,217 |
| Households | $35,833 | $47,349 |
| Married Families | $65,227 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,409 | $40,060 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 9.09% |
| Other Race | 6 | 14.63% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 13.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
62.56%
Born in Almena
94.72%
Native Born
5.28%
Foreign Born
4.77%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
94.72% of Almena residents were born in the United States, with 62.56% having been born in Kansas. 4.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 330 | -4 | -1.2% |
| 2028 | 334 | -4 | -1.18% |
| 2027 | 338 | -3 | -0.88% |
| 2026 | 341 | -4 | -1.16% |
| 2025 | 345 | -4 | -1.15% |
| 2024 | 349 | -4 | -1.13% |
| 2023 | 353 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 353 | -4 | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 357 | -7 | -1.92% |
| 2020 | 364 | -15 | -3.96% |
| 2019 | 379 | -6 | -1.56% |
| 2018 | 385 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 385 | -7 | -1.79% |
| 2016 | 392 | -3 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 395 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 397 | -5 | -1.24% |
| 2013 | 402 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 402 | -5 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 407 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 408 | 0 | 0% |