Alma, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
41,758
2.62% 1-year growth
US Senator
Debbie Stabenow
Democratic Party
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
39.9
0.25% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
15.2%
3.76% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$53,347
7.13% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$105,700
8.3% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
17,067
3.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Alma, MI had a population of 41.8k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $53,347. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Alma, MI grew from 40,692 to 41,758, a 2.62% increase and its median household income grew from $49,795 to $53,347, a 7.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alma, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.87%), White (Hispanic) (4.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.83%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.47%).

None of the households in Alma, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Alma, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alma, MI are Alma College (376 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Alma, MI was $105,700, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in Alma, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Alma, MI was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Alma, MI is home to a population of 41.8k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.13% of Alma, MI residents were born outside of the country (472 people).

In 2021, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.4k people) in Alma, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.2%
2021 Citizenship
99.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Alma, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Alma, MI was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alma, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    35.4k ± 120
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.45k ± 146
  3. White (Hispanic)
    1.9k ± 131
6.54%
Hispanic Population
2.73k people

In 2021, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.4k people) in Alma, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.54% of the people in Alma, MI are hispanic (2.73k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Alma, MI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,412 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,245 ± 6,753 people
  3. Iraq
    59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.13%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
472 people
1.02%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
416 people

As of 2021, 1.13% of Alma, MI residents (472 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alma, MI was 1.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    729 ± 110
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    247 ± 89
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    231 ± 87

Alma, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.95 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Alma, MI employs 17.1k people. The largest industries in Alma, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,092 people), Manufacturing (2,587 people), and Educational Services (1,988 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,581), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,815), and Public Administration ($54,316).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

17.1k
2021 Value
± 716
3.05%
1 Year growth
± 5.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alma, MI grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 16.6k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alma, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,159 people), Production Occupations (1,835 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,479 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alma, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

17.1k
2021 Value
± 716
3.05%
1 Year growth
± 5.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alma, MI grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 16.6k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alma, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,092 people), Manufacturing (2,587 people), and Educational Services (1,988 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alma, MI, though some of these residents may live in Alma, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,074
Median earning men ± $2,757
$29,000
Median earning women ± $1,519

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,227), Public Administration ($56,178), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,057).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,407).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 324
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 222
    Manufacturing
  3. 188
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $480k
    Manufacturing
  2. $155k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $58.5k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $217B
  2. $58.2B
  3. $51.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B
2020 Value in Michigan
$1.16T
Projected 2050 Value in Michigan
74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $37.2B
  2. $33.2B
  3. $31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Alma, MI awarded 376 degrees. The student population of Alma, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 572 male students and 781 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alma, MI are White (307 and 83%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21 and 5.68%), Two or More Races (15 and 4.05%), and Unknown (13 and 3.51%).

The largest universities in Alma, MI by number of degrees awarded are Alma College (376 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Alma, MI are General Psychology (40 and 10.6%), General Health & Wellness (36 and 9.57%), and General Biological Sciences (23 and 6.12%).

The median tuition cost in Alma, MI for private four year colleges is $43,602.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Alma, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,353 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,353 students enrolled in Alma, MI, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,107 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 40 degree-majors awarded
  2. 36 degree-majors awarded
  3. 23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Alma, MI was General Psychology with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Alma, MI according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
376 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alma College with 376 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 135 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alma, MI, which is 0.56 times less than the 241 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 307 degrees mean that there were 14.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 21 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,602) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($270) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($850) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Alma, MI was $105,700 in 2021, which is 0.432 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $97,600 to $105,700, a 8.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Alma, MI is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Alma, MI have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alma, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Alma, MI is $53,347. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Alma, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $88,908, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $86,275 and $79,198.

Property

$105,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,967
$11,446
Median Property Taxes
±$511

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alma, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Alma, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

77%
Homeownership
2021
60.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 77% of the housing units in Alma, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Alma, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $88,908, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $86,275 and $79,198.

The following map shows all of the counties in Alma, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$53,347
Median Household Income
± $2,210
14.9k
Number of Households
± 643

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.9k households in Alma, MI grew to $53,347 from the previous year's value of $49,795.

The following chart displays the households in Alma, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Alma, MI is from Michigan.
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.471
2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.1%)
  2. Carpooled (8.59%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.91%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Alma, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.59%) and those who worked at home (5.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

24.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alma, MI have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.86% of the workforce in Alma, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alma, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alma, MI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alma, MI (5.46k out of 35.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alma, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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95% of the population of Alma, MI has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,246 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,266 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.01%
Uninsured
48.3%
Employer Coverage
18.6%
Medicaid
13.8%
Medicare
12.9%
Non-Group
1.31%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alma, MI grew by 9.48% from 4.58% to 5.01%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alma, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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