Alma, MI Demographics

A map of Alma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,641	7,438	81.3%	78.4%
Hispanic	1,216	1,250	12.9%	13.2%
Multiracial	185	330	2.0%	3.5%
Black	181	295	1.9%	3.1%
Asian	151	92	1.6%	1.0%
Native American/Other	22	83	0.2%	0.9%

Alma, Michigan has an estimated population of 9,396, a less than 1% change from the 9,488 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.6% Asian, and 0.2% 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 has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 36.6% in 2020 and 32.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alma is ranked the 106th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 107th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alma's White Population

7,641 residents of Alma, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alma is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Alma ranks 630th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Alma's population has increased from 78.4% to 81.3%.

Alma is more White than neighboring St. Louis (58.6% White). Alma is less White than neighboring Ithaca (85.9% White), Shepherd (85.9% White), Elm Hall (94.7% White), and Breckenridge (84.9% White).

Alma's Black Population

181 residents of Alma, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alma is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Alma ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.6%. Black residents' share of Alma's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.9%.

Alma is more Black than neighboring Shepherd (1.8% Black), Elm Hall (0% Black), and Breckenridge (0.1% Black). Alma is less Black than neighboring St. Louis (28.6% Black), and Ithaca (2.4% Black).

Alma's Asian Population

151 residents of Alma, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alma is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Alma ranks 181st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Asian population has grown by an estimated 64.1%. Asian residents' share of Alma's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.6%.

Alma is more Asian than neighboring St. Louis (0.1% Asian), Ithaca (0% Asian), Shepherd (0.5% Asian), Elm Hall (0% Asian), and Breckenridge (0% Asian).

Alma's Hispanic Population

1,216 residents of Alma, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alma is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Alma ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Alma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.9%.

Alma is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Louis (8.4% Hispanic), Ithaca (8.7% Hispanic), Shepherd (3.8% Hispanic), Elm Hall (3.5% Hispanic), and Breckenridge (11.8% Hispanic).

Alma's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Alma, or 0.2% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Alma ranks 294th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alma's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Alma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ithaca (0% Native American/Other), and Elm Hall (0% Native American/Other). Alma is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Louis (1.1% Native American/Other), and Shepherd (2.1% Native American/Other).

Alma's Multiracial Population

185 residents of Alma, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alma is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Alma ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Alma's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.0%.

Alma is more Multiracial than neighboring Elm Hall (1.8% Multiracial). Alma is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Louis (3.3% Multiracial), Ithaca (3.1% Multiracial), Shepherd (5.8% Multiracial), and Breckenridge (3% 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.