Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Alma is a town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 297 people lived there. The city of Alma is right next to the town. A small community called Tell is also part of the town.
Where is Alma?
Alma is located in the western part of Buffalo County. The city of Alma is just west of the town, right along the famous Mississippi River. The Buffalo River also flows through the town, from the north to the west.
The town of Alma covers a total area of about 111 square kilometers (or 42.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Alma?
In the year 2000, there were 377 people living in the town of Alma. These people lived in 133 homes, and 109 of these were families. On average, there were about 8.8 people per square mile.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. Most of the households were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, and some people lived alone. The average home had about 2.83 people.
The people in Alma were of different ages. About 28.6% were under 18 years old. The median age was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
Notable People from Alma
- Arthur A. Hitt: He was a farmer, a teacher, and a politician. He was born in the town of Alma.
- Edmund Hitt: He was also a farmer and a politician, and he was born in Alma too.
See Also
In Spanish: Alma (condado de Buffalo, Wisconsin) para niños
