Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Alma, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,396

Median Agei

33.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.3%7,641

Hispanic/Latino

12.9%1,216

Two or More

2%185

Black

1.9%181

Asian

1.6%151

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%306

High School Diploma

30.2%1,698

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%386

Some College (1+ yr)

18.7%1,052

Associate's Degree

5.8%327

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%968

Master's Degree

8.9%498

Professional Degree

0.1%5

Doctorate

1.8%101

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

28%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,900

Median Renti

$836

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.9%2,337

Renter-Occupied

34.1%1,208

Total Units

3,820

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

12%281

$50K–$100K

31.2%730

$100K–$150K

24.8%579

$150K–$200K

14.7%343

$200K–$300K

12.8%298

$300K–$500K

2.9%67

$500K–$1M

1.7%39

Rent Distribution

Under $500

268

$500–$750

189

$750–$1,000

450

$1,000–$1,250

172

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%16

2010–2019

2.6%101

2000–2009

4.2%162

1990–1999

8.4%320

1980–1989

8%304

1970–1979

19.9%759

1960–1969

11.4%435

1950–1959

15.9%606

1940–1949

9.2%352

1939 or earlier

20%765

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.4%2,672

Electricity

22.5%796

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%62

No Fuel

0.4%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,307

Mean Household Incomei

$68,003

Per Capita Incomei

$26,883

Poverty Ratei

18.2%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

4,710

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%199

$10K–$15K

5.7%203

$15K–$20K

4.8%171

$20K–$25K

5.2%184

$25K–$30K

5.7%203

$30K–$35K

3.6%126

$35K–$40K

2.4%86

$40K–$45K

7.7%274

$45K–$50K

7.9%281

$50K–$60K

7.6%270

$60K–$75K

9%320

$75K–$100K

11.3%402

$100K–$125K

7.9%281

$125K–$150K

5.1%182

$150K–$200K

8.5%302

$200K+

1.7%61

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1781.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

China

India

Mexico

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,281

Avg. Commutei

19.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,384

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

382(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured