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Alma, NM
Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico.
Population
52
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
0
Alma and its ZIP codes
Local data for Alma, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Catron County. PPP loans are for Alma.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,280
690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,531
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.4M
FY 2026, $16,611 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alma, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 23°F
16.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Alma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenwoodCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| MogollonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.8 |
| PleasantonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Lower FriscoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| Rancho GrandeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| RiversCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Middle FriscoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| ReserveVillage | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.6 |
| LunaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alma, NM in?
- Alma is in Catron County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Alma, NM?
- About 52 people live in Alma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alma?
- Nearby places include Glenwood (5.1 mi), Mogollon (5.9 mi), Pleasanton (7.8 mi), Lower Frisco (19 mi), Rancho Grande (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023