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Alma, GA
City in Bacon County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31510.
Population
3,426
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
562
ZIP codes
1
Alma and its ZIP codes
Alma at a glance
- Alma is about 3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,884, 52% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,400 (68% below Georgia) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Alma, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alma, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,884
Poverty rate
26.2%
Median home value
$96,400
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (186), Irish Americans (70), Indian Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bacon County. PPP loans are for Alma.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,921
3,746 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,797
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.7M
FY 2026, $8,683 per person
PPP loans
$25.4M
554 loans, 4,128 jobs reported
How people get to work
Alma, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.6%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alma, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
159
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alma, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Alma
1 in or overlapping Alma. Population shown
Cities near Alma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RockinghamCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.2 |
| NichollsCity | 9.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Dixie UnionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| MershonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| BaxleyCity | 17 mi | 8.2 |
| DentonCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| SatillaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| GrahamCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| SurrencyTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| WaresboroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
| DeenwoodCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| DouglasCity | 22 mi | 14.4 |
| MillwoodCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| BlackshearCity | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| SunnysideCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alma, GA in?
- Alma is in Bacon County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Alma, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alma include 31510.
- What is the population of Alma, GA?
- About 3,426 people live in Alma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alma?
- Nearby places include Rockingham (4 mi), Nicholls (9.3 mi), Dixie Union (14 mi), Mershon (14 mi), Bristol (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023