Alma, MI, located in Gratiot County, is a small city of 12,768 people with a population density of 173 people per square mile. It has a rich history and culture that makes it unique. Some local businesses include The Alma Bakery & Deli, Brush Creek Millworks, and the Alma Bison Farm. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at the Pine River and camping at the nearby Ithaca State Park. There are also multiple organizations providing services to the community such as United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties and Alma Rotary Club. Sports teams from Alma High School are popular in the area including football, soccer, tennis, and basketball. There are also two annual sporting events that draw big crowds: the Alma Highland Festival Games featuring traditional Scottish sports and games and the Michigan Mud Jam which features competitive mud racing.
The population in Alma (zip 48801) is 12,768. There are 179 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alma (zip 48801) is 36.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alma (zip 48801) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alma (zip 48801)
- 46.5% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 27.7% are married with children
- 21.3% have children, but are single
Race in Alma (zip 48801)
- 89.3% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander