Alma
Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico

Alma is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Catron County, New Mexico, with 47 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,918 ft (1,499 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glenwood, 4.8 miles S.
- 47residents (2020 Census)
- 4,918 ftelevation · 1,499 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 14 / sq mipopulation density
About Alma
Alma is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico, United States, north of Glenwood and south of Reserve. As of the 2020 census, Alma had a population of 47.
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Alma had 47 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47 |
|---|---|
| Density | 14 per sq mi (6 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alma at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Catron County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 47 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.25 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,918 ft (1,499 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3845° N, 108.8944° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3502560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alma
- Glenwood4.8 mi S
- Mogollon5.7 mi E
- Pleasanton7.3 mi S
- Lower Frisco19.5 mi N
- Rancho Grande20.7 mi N
- Rivers21.1 mi N
- Middle Frisco22.7 mi N
- Reserve23.7 mi N
- Buckhorn27.0 mi SE
- Luna30.0 mi N
- Cruzville32.2 mi NE
- Cliff33.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alma
What county is Alma in?
Alma is in Catron County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Alma, NM?
47 people lived in Alma at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Alma?
4,918 feet (1,499 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alma?
Glenwood (4.8 mi), Mogollon (5.7 mi), Pleasanton (7.3 mi), Lower Frisco (19.5 mi), Rancho Grande (20.7 mi).
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