Alma
City in Crawford County, Arkansas
Alma is a city in Crawford County, Arkansas, with 5,825 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rudy, 2.9 miles NW.
- 5,825residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 1,016 / sq mipopulation density
- 72921ZIP code
About Alma
Alma is a city in Crawford County, in far western Arkansas, United States. It is located within the Arkansas River Valley at the edge of the Ozark Mountains; the city is the sixth largest in the Fort Smith metropolitan area. The population was 5,825 at the 2020 Census. Interstates 40 and 49 were constructed to intersect near the existing city.
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Living in Alma
- Median household income
- $68,562
- Median home value
- $233,600
- Median rent
- $1,012/mo
- Median age
- 27.2
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Alma had 5,825 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,825 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,016 per sq mi (392 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alma at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Crawford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,825 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.73 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4927° N, 94.2121° W |
| ZIP code | 72921 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0500970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alma
- Rudy2.9 mi NW
- Dyer4.1 mi E
- Kibler4.9 mi S
- Mulberry7.8 mi E
- Van Buren8.5 mi W
- Cedarville10.5 mi NW
- Central City10.9 mi S
- Mountainburg11.2 mi N
- Lavaca11.3 mi S
- Barling11.8 mi S
- Dora12.4 mi W
- Chester12.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alma
What county is Alma in?
Alma is in Crawford County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Alma, AR?
5,825 people lived in Alma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alma, AR?
The ZIP code of Alma is 72921.
What is the elevation of Alma?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alma?
Rudy (2.9 mi), Dyer (4.1 mi), Kibler (4.9 mi), Mulberry (7.8 mi), Van Buren (8.5 mi).
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