Alma
City in Gratiot County, Michigan
Alma is a city in Gratiot County, Michigan, with 9,488 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 735 ft (224 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Louis, 2.7 miles NE.
- 9,488residents (2020 Census)
- 735 ftelevation · 224 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.6 km²
- 1,577 / sq mipopulation density
- 48801ZIP code
About Alma
Alma is the largest city in Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,488 at the 2020 census. It was incorporated as the Village of Alma in 1872 and became a city in 1905.
Alma hosts the annual Highland Festival on Memorial Day weekend. It 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.
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Living in Alma
- Median household income
- $53,307
- Median home value
- $115,900
- Median rent
- $836/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Alma had 9,488 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,488 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,577 per sq mi (609 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alma at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Gratiot County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,488 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.02 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3839° N, 84.6517° W |
| ZIP code | 48801 |
| Official website | myalma.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2601540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alma
- St. Louis2.7 mi NE
- Ithaca7.0 mi SE
- Breckenridge9.0 mi E
- Elm Hall9.2 mi W
- Riverdale9.5 mi W
- Shepherd9.9 mi N
- Perrinton14.1 mi S
- Winn15.6 mi NW
- Mount Pleasant16.0 mi NW
- Merrill16.0 mi E
- Ashley16.3 mi SE
- Crystal16.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alma
What county is Alma in?
Alma is in Gratiot County, Michigan.
What is the population of Alma, MI?
9,488 people lived in Alma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alma, MI?
The ZIP code of Alma is 48801.
What is the elevation of Alma?
735 feet (224 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alma?
St. Louis (2.7 mi), Ithaca (7.0 mi), Breckenridge (9.0 mi), Elm Hall (9.2 mi), Riverdale (9.5 mi).
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