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Alma, NE


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Alma, Nebraska

Alma, Nebraska, in Harlan county, is 150 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 196 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,214 people in the city.

The People and Families of Alma

In Alma, about 61% of adults are married. In Alma, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Alma has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alma had a median family income of $36,250.

Alma Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Alma is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Alma than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Alma, 87% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Alma, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built23
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