Alma, Wisconsin
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Alma is a city located in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 942. It is the county seat of Buffalo CountyTemplate:GR. The city is located within the Town of Alma.
Geography
Alma is located at 44°20'24" North, 91°55'27" West (44.340068, -91.924432)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.2 km² (7.8 mi²). 15.2 km² (5.9 mi²) of it is land and 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 24.81% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 942 people, 421 households, and 261 families residing in the city. The population density is 62.1/km² (160.8/mi²). There are 495 housing units at an average density of 32.6/km² (84.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.03% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 0.85% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 421 households out of which 23.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% are married couples living together, 6.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% are non-families. 31.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.20 and the average family size is 2.74.
In the city the population is spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $34,250, and the median income for a family is $45,625. Males have a median income of $31,806 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,885. 8.9% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.8% of those under the age of 18 and 14.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.