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Alma, NE
City in Harlan County, Nebraska.
Population
1,154
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,003
ZIP codes
0
Alma and its ZIP codes
Alma at a glance
- Alma is about 39 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 109th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $75,703, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,800 (31% below Nebraska) and median rent is $641 a month.
Local data for Alma, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alma, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,703
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$163,800
Median rent
$641/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (515), Irish Americans (75), Swedish Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harlan County. PPP loans are for Alma.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,610
869 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,374
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.6M
FY 2026, $14,193 per person
How people get to work
Alma, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alma, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
477
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 14°F
24.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alma, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Alma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrleansVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Republican CityVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| HuntleyVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Woodruff, KSCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| NaponeeVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| StamfordVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Long Island, KSCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| RaganVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BloomingtonVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| OxfordVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| AtlantaVillage | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| WilcoxVillage | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Stuttgart, KSCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| FranklinCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| Prairie View, KSCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| HoldregeCity | 23 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alma, NE in?
- Alma is in Harlan County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Alma, NE?
- About 1,154 people live in Alma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alma?
- Nearby places include Orleans (5.1 mi), Republican City (7.5 mi), Huntley (8.3 mi), Woodruff, KS (8.8 mi), Naponee (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023