Census ACS · #700 μSA
Alma Metro Area
The Alma, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 41,478 residents. The median household income is $61,128 and the median home value is $136,800.
41,478
Population
73
People / sq mi
$61,128
Median Income
$136,800
Median Home Value
The Alma CBSA covers 568 sq mi of land at 73.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$61,128
Median Household Income
$29,558
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$136,800
Median Home Value
$808
Median Rent
78.9%
Homeownership
Education
91.9%
High School+
19.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
7.1%
Work From Home
24.6 min
Avg Commute
11.7%
Foreign Born
Alma spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Alma, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 41,478 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #700 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Alma metro area is $61,128, with a per capita income of $29,558.
The Alma, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.
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Data for the Alma, Mi CBSA (10940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Alma: 78.9% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 41,478 residents, Alma is a metro area in MI.
The typical household here earns about $61,128, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $136,800, with typical rent around $808.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 19.0%, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Alma, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.