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Alma, MI


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Alma, Michigan

Alma, Michigan, in Gratiot county, is 35 miles W of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 109 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. There are an estimated 9,275 people in the city.

The People and Families of Alma

In Alma, about 40% of adults are married.

Alma has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alma had a median family income of $44,229.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Alma. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Alma.

Alma Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Alma is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Alma, 84% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Alma than other cities.

Of Note

High Points

Alma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAlma Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Alma Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Alma Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Alma, MI

Comparing Alma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Age of the Population23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime87

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Historic Alma

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Alma College (Wright Hall) between 1895 and 1910

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Alma College (Wright Hall) between 1895 and 1910

Alma College ca. 1900

Entrance (Sanitarium Park) between 1895 and 1910

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