Alma, Michigan
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Alma is a city located in Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,275.
Alma's claims to fame include the annual Highland Festival which brings members of Scottish clans and interested onlookers together for a weekend of Highland dancing, bagpipes, kilts, and camaraderie. Alma College, a small liberal-arts institution of approximately 1,300 students, is located in town and focuses on multidisciplinary learning in a residential setting.
Geography
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Location of Alma, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.1 km² (5.5 mi²). 13.9 km² (5.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.83% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,275 people, 3,220 households, and 2,022 families residing in the city. The population density is 668.1/km² (1,729.7/mi²). There are 3,476 housing units at an average density of 250.4/km² (648.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.75% White, 0.53% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.57% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. 6.21% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,220 households out of which 32.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% are married couples living together, 13.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% are non-families. 30.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the city the population is spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 20.4% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,536, and the median income for a family is $44,229. Males have a median income of $35,013 versus $20,655 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,218. 11.6% of the population and 8.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- City of Alma (http://www.ci.alma.mi.us/)
- Alma Public Schools (http://www.almaschools.net/)