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Alma, AR
City in Crawford County, Arkansas.
Population
5,906
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,030
ZIP codes
0
Alma and its ZIP codes
Alma at a glance
- Alma is about 18 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 63rd most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $68,562 a year, 13% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,600 (24% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,012 a month.
Local data for Alma, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alma, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,562
Poverty rate
27.3%
Median home value
$233,600
Median rent
$1,012/mo
Homeownership
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
27.2
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,047), German Americans (432), Mexican Americans (249).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Alma.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,161
17,862 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $7,807 per person
How people get to work
Alma, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alma, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
105
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 26°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alma, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Alma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RudyTown | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| DyerCity | 3.7 mi | 2.9 |
| KiblerCity | 5.4 mi | 5 |
| MulberryCity | 8.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Van BurenCity | 8.8 mi | 15.5 |
| MountainburgCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| CedarvilleCity | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| Central CityTown | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| LavacaCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| BarlingCity | 12 mi | 10.3 |
| ChesterTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Fort SmithCity | 13 mi | 64.2 |
| DoraCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Moffett, OKTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| UniontownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| CharlestonCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alma, AR in?
- Alma is in Crawford County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Alma, AR?
- About 5,906 people live in Alma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alma?
- Nearby places include Rudy (3.5 mi), Dyer (3.7 mi), Kibler (5.4 mi), Mulberry (8.6 mi), Van Buren (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023