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Alma

County:
Harlan County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.15
State:
Nebraska

Alma is a city located in Harlan County, Nebraska. Alma has a 2026 population of 1,002. It is also the county seat of Harlan County. Alma is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,029 in 2020.

The median household income in Alma is $75,703 with a poverty rate of 4.16%. The median age in Alma is 41.5 years: 38.6 years for males, and 54 years for females. For every 100 females there are 125.0 males.

1K
Total Population
871
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.4%
Growth

Alma Population

Alma Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,002-4-0.4%
20251,006-5-0.49%
20241,011-16-1.56%
20231,027111.08%
20221,016-25-2.4%
20211,041121.17%
20201,029-7-0.68%
20191,13740.35%
20181,133-21-1.82%
20171,154-8-0.69%
20161,16220.17%
20151,160-9-0.77%
20141,169-6-0.51%
20131,175191.64%
20121,156-9-0.77%
20111,165322.82%
20101,15710.09%

Median Age

Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 54 years
Male: 38.6 years

Alma Adults

There are 864 adults, (290 of whom are seniors) in Alma.

Sex Ratio

Female: 513 (44.5%)
Male: 641 (55.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Alma includes 96.19% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,11096.19%
Two or more races282.43%
Asian90.78%
Other race50.43%
Black or African American20.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White121.04%
Other race50.43%
Two or more races10.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,09895.15%
Two or more races272.34%
Asian90.78%
Black or African American20.17%

Alma Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Alma 's average per capita income is $55,500. Household income levels show a median of $75,703. The poverty rate stands at 4.16%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$107,708-
Families$100,625$128,133
Households$75,703$100,445
Non Families$29,141$52,779

$55,500

Average Income

$75,703

Median Household Income

4.16%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)