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 Center, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

713

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.7%597

Hispanic/Latino

10.5%75

Two or More

5.8%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%40

High School Diploma

48.9%230

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%30

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%43

Associate's Degree

10.2%48

Bachelor's Degree

8.9%42

Master's Degree

3.2%15

Professional Degree

0.9%4

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

13%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$142,500

Median Renti

$725

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.4%200

Renter-Occupied

20.6%52

Total Units

255

Homeownership

79.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.5%17

$50K–$100K

23%46

$100K–$150K

21.5%43

$150K–$200K

31%62

$200K–$300K

6.5%13

$300K–$500K

9.5%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%3

2010–2019

1.2%3

2000–2009

6.3%16

1990–1999

22%56

1980–1989

5.1%13

1970–1979

10.6%27

1960–1969

2.4%6

1950–1959

9.4%24

1940–1949

8.6%22

1939 or earlier

33.3%85

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.5%213

Electricity

12.7%32

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%4

Fuel Oil

1.2%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,250

Mean Household Incomei

$75,128

Per Capita Incomei

$27,862

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

10.6%

Labor Forcei

416

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%6

$10K–$15K

5.6%14

$15K–$20K

2.4%6

$20K–$25K

2.8%7

$25K–$30K

0.4%1

$30K–$35K

2%5

$35K–$40K

8.7%22

$40K–$45K

5.2%13

$45K–$50K

4.8%12

$50K–$60K

8.3%21

$60K–$75K

12.7%32

$75K–$100K

23.8%60

$100K–$125K

11.5%29

$125K–$150K

2%5

$150K–$200K

4.8%12

$200K+

2.8%7

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 Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 87 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

25(4.8% of civilian adults)