Alma, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,816
Unemployment
6.9%
Poverty
28.1%
Median Home
$145,600
Median Income
$35,352
Median Rent
$608
Alma SnackAbility
5
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
7
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Alma, AR Crime Report
172
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,913.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
24.18%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Alma / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 172 | 2,913.3 | 3,285.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 338.8 | 671.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 52.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 186.3 | 535.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 152 | 2,574.5 | 2,613.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 30 | 508.1 | 523.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 119 | 2,015.6 | 1,828.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 50.8 | 261.8 | 246.0 |
Alma, AR Cost Of Living
86
Alma's Overall Cost Of Living
Alma's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Alma | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 85 | 100 | |
| Services | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Health | 78 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 66 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 87 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
Alma, AR Photos
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Rankings for Alma in Arkansas
Map Of Alma, AR
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Population over time in Alma
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,816 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 5,688 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 5,616 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 5,599 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 5,537 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,514 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 5,460 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 5,384 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 5,323 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 5,245 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alma
| Race | Alma | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 71.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.3% | 15.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 5.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Alma
| Gender | Alma | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alma for adults over 25
| Education | Alma | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Alma, Arkansas
| Income | Alma | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.3% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 18.9% | 11.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 14.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.9% | 11.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.3% | 4.0% | 8.3% |
