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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

788

Median Agei

55.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.7%699

Two or More

6.5%51

Hispanic/Latino

2%16

Asian

1.5%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%5

Other

0.4%3

Black

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%14

High School Diploma

30.7%201

Some College (<1 yr)

6%39

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%96

Associate's Degree

9.8%64

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%129

Master's Degree

6.6%43

Professional Degree

1.7%11

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

27.9%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$177,900

Median Renti

$725

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.1%277

Renter-Occupied

32.9%136

Total Units

525

Homeownership

67.1%

Vacancy Rate

21.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%7

$50K–$100K

7.9%22

$100K–$150K

25.3%70

$150K–$200K

29.2%81

$200K–$300K

23.8%66

$300K–$500K

8.7%24

$500K–$1M

1.4%4

$1M+

1.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,368

Mean Household Incomei

$70,622

Per Capita Incomei

$38,467

Poverty Ratei

14%

Unemploymenti

0.9%

Labor Forcei

318

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%24

$10K–$15K

5.3%22

$15K–$20K

6.8%28

$20K–$25K

3.4%14

$25K–$30K

3.1%13

$30K–$35K

4.1%17

$35K–$40K

3.1%13

$40K–$45K

1.7%7

$45K–$50K

6.5%27

$50K–$60K

15.7%65

$60K–$75K

7.7%32

$75K–$100K

10.7%44

$100K–$125K

8.7%36

$125K–$150K

8.5%35

$150K–$200K

6.3%26

$200K+

2.4%10

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 Vouchers4 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

232.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Mexico

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

315

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

315

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

71(10.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured