Alma, NE Demographics

A map of Alma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,098	983	95.1%	94.2%
Multiracial	27	24	2.3%	2.3%
Hispanic	18	29	1.6%	2.8%
Asian	9	5	0.8%	0.5%
Black	2	1	0.2%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Alma, Nebraska has an estimated population of 1,154, a large increase from the 1,043 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.1% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% Black, 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 has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska 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 11.0% in 2020 and 9.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alma is ranked the 109th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 111th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alma's White Population

1,098 residents of Alma, or 95.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alma is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Alma ranks 139th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's White population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. White residents' share of Alma's population has increased from 94.2% to 95.1%.

Alma is more White than neighboring Orleans (94.4% White), and Huntley (70.8% White). Alma is less White than neighboring Woodruff (100% White), Republican City (98.9% White), and Ragan (100% White).

Alma's Black Population

2 residents of Alma, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alma is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Alma ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Alma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Alma is more Black than neighboring Huntley (0% Black), Woodruff (0% Black), Republican City (0% Black), and Ragan (0% Black). Alma is less Black than neighboring Orleans (0.6% Black).

Alma's Asian Population

9 residents of Alma, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alma is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Alma ranks 141st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Asian population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Asian residents' share of Alma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Alma is more Asian than neighboring Orleans (0% Asian), Huntley (0% Asian), Woodruff (0% Asian), Republican City (0% Asian), and Ragan (0% Asian).

Alma's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Alma, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alma is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Alma ranks 374th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Alma's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.6%.

Alma is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodruff (0% Hispanic), Republican City (0% Hispanic), and Ragan (0% Hispanic). Alma is less Hispanic than neighboring Orleans (3.9% Hispanic), and Huntley (29.2% 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Alma ranks 359th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Alma, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alma is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Alma ranks 356th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alma's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Alma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Alma is more Multiracial than neighboring Orleans (1.2% Multiracial), Huntley (0% Multiracial), Woodruff (0% Multiracial), Republican City (1.1% Multiracial), and Ragan (0% 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.