Alma, MI Demographics

A map of Alma's Population by Race

Alma, Michigan had a population of 9,488 in 2020. It was 78.4% White, 3.1% Black, 1.0% Asian, 13.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alma is the 107th most populous. 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's White Population

7,438 residents of Alma identify as White, or 78.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Alma slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alma is ranked #630 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alma is more White than neighboring St. Louis (65.9% White). Alma is less White than neighboring Ithaca (88.8% White), Shepherd (90.2% White), Elm Hall (86.4% White), and Breckenridge (91.4% White).

Alma's Black Population

295 residents of Alma identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alma slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alma is ranked #142 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alma is more Black than neighboring Ithaca (0.2% Black), Shepherd (0.3% Black), Elm Hall (0.7% Black), and Breckenridge (0.3% Black). Alma is less Black than neighboring St. Louis (23.6% Black).

Alma's Asian Population

92 residents of Alma identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alma roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alma is ranked #163 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alma is more Asian than neighboring St. Louis (0.4% Asian), Ithaca (0.4% Asian), Shepherd (0.3% Asian), Elm Hall (0% Asian), and Breckenridge (0% Asian).

Alma's Hispanic Population

1,250 residents of Alma identify as Hispanic, or 13.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alma slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alma is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alma is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Louis (7.3% Hispanic), Ithaca (6.3% Hispanic), Shepherd (4% Hispanic), Elm Hall (9% Hispanic), and Breckenridge (5.3% Hispanic).

Alma's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Alma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alma roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alma is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alma is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Louis (0.8% Native American/Other), Ithaca (0.5% Native American/Other), and Breckenridge (0.1% Native American/Other). Alma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shepherd (1.4% Native American/Other), and Elm Hall (1.1% Native American/Other).

Alma's Multiracial Population

330 residents of Alma identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alma is ranked #514 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alma is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Louis (2.1% Multiracial), Elm Hall (2.9% Multiracial), and Breckenridge (2.8% Multiracial). Alma is less Multiracial than neighboring Ithaca (3.8% Multiracial), and Shepherd (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.