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Alma, TX
Town in Ellis County, Texas.
Population
541
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
0
Alma and its ZIP codes
Alma at a glance
- The median household income is $108,750, 39% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,300 and median rent is $945 a month.
Local data for Alma, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alma, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,750
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$292,300
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (142), German Americans (75), Irish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Alma.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,284
64,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,454 per person
How people get to work
Alma, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alma, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
823
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
469
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alma, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Alma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EnnisCity | 5.9 mi | 32.5 |
| RiceCity | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| EmhouseTown | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| GarrettTown | 8.6 mi | 1.8 |
| BardwellCity | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmerTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| BarryCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| RosserVillage | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| CorsicanaCity | 15 mi | 23 |
| CottonwoodCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| RetreatTown | 16 mi | 5 |
| Blooming GroveTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Oak ValleyTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| PowellTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Grays PrairieVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alma, TX in?
- Alma is in Ellis County, Texas.
- What is the population of Alma, TX?
- About 541 people live in Alma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alma?
- Nearby places include Ennis (5.9 mi), Rice (6.1 mi), Emhouse (8.5 mi), Garrett (8.6 mi), Bardwell (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023