Alma is a city located in Harlan County, Nebraska. Alma has a 2025 population of 1,006 . It is also the county seat of Harlan County . Alma is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,029 in 2020.
The average household income in Alma is $91,104 with a poverty rate of 7.29%. The median age in Alma is 43.5 years: 38.8 years for males, and 53.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 119.4 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Alma includes 95.66% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (95.66%)
Two or more races (2.98%)
Asian (0.94%)
Black or African American (0.34%)
Other race (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,125 | 95.66% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.34% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Alma's average per capita income is $52,973. Household income levels show a median of $68,333. The poverty rate stands at 7.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,583 | - |
| Families | $94,000 | $121,268 |
| Households | $68,333 | $91,104 |
| Non Families | $27,955 | $39,790 |
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