Alma, GA Demographics

A map of Alma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,662	1,599	48.5%	46.6%
Black	1,359	1,455	39.7%	42.4%
Hispanic	186	244	5.4%	7.1%
Multiracial	153	95	4.5%	2.8%
Asian	66	25	1.9%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.4%

Alma, Georgia has an estimated population of 3,426, a less than 1% change from the 3,433 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.5% White, 39.7% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alma is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alma, that probability was 59.8% in 2020 and 60.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alma is ranked the 223rd most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alma was ranked the 220th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alma's White Population

1,662 residents of Alma, or 48.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alma is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Alma ranks 452nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Alma's population has increased from 46.6% to 48.5%.

Alma is more White than neighboring Nicholls (40.3% White). Alma is less White than neighboring Rockingham (64.3% White), Dixie Union (100% White), Mershon (100% White), and Baxley (54.5% White).

Alma's Black Population

1,359 residents of Alma, or 39.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alma is higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Alma ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of Alma's population has decreased from 42.4% to 39.7%.

Alma is more Black than neighboring Rockingham (0% Black), Dixie Union (0% Black), Mershon (0% Black), and Baxley (34.7% Black). Alma is less Black than neighboring Nicholls (52.8% Black).

Alma's Asian Population

66 residents of Alma, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alma is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Alma ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Asian population has grown by an estimated 164.0%. Asian residents' share of Alma's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.9%.

Alma is more Asian than neighboring Rockingham (0% Asian), Nicholls (0% Asian), Dixie Union (0% Asian), Mershon (0% Asian), and Baxley (0.9% Asian).

Alma's Hispanic Population

186 residents of Alma, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alma is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Alma ranks 231st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Alma's population has decreased from 7.1% to 5.4%.

Alma is more Hispanic than neighboring Nicholls (3.3% Hispanic), Dixie Union (0% Hispanic), and Mershon (0% Hispanic). Alma is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockingham (32.2% Hispanic), and Baxley (6.3% Hispanic).

Alma's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Alma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alma is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Alma ranks 400th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nicholls (0.3% Native American/Other), and Baxley (0.2% Native American/Other).

Alma's Multiracial Population

153 residents of Alma, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alma is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Alma ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Alma's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.5%.

Alma is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockingham (3.5% Multiracial), Nicholls (3.3% Multiracial), Dixie Union (0% Multiracial), Mershon (0% Multiracial), and Baxley (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.