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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

450

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.1%428

Two or More

4.2%19

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%8

High School Diploma

38.1%115

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%22

Some College (1+ yr)

5.3%16

Associate's Degree

5%15

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%35

Master's Degree

8.3%25

Professional Degree

16.2%49

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

36.1%

Graduate+

24.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$292,300

Median Renti

$945

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.1%148

Renter-Occupied

15.9%28

Total Units

203

Homeownership

84.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

5.4%11

2010–2019

18.2%37

2000–2009

23.6%48

1990–1999

11.3%23

1980–1989

7.9%16

1970–1979

11.8%24

1960–1969

3.4%7

1950–1959

2%4

1940–1949

3.9%8

1939 or earlier

12.3%25

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.2%150

Utility Gas

6.8%12

Bottled/LP Gas

4%7

Fuel Oil

2.8%5

Other

1.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,750

Mean Household Incomei

$129,447

Per Capita Incomei

$44,626

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

322

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

366.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

310

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

12(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.5%Insured

18.5%Uninsured