Alma, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alma, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.19 sq mi (13.43 km2) |
| • Land | 5.17 sq mi (13.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 373 |
| • Density | 72.15/sq mi (27.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-02044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412351 |
Alma is a small town located in Ellis County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 373 people lived there. It's a quiet community in the heart of Texas.
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Exploring Alma's Location
Alma is easy to find because it's right on Interstate 45. This major highway connects it to bigger cities.
Where is Alma Located?
The town is about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Ennis. It is also about 15 miles (24 km) north of Corsicana. Both Ennis and Corsicana are larger towns nearby.
Alma's Size and Water Areas
According to the United States Census Bureau, Alma covers a total area of about 5.19 square miles (13.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Alma?
The number of people living in Alma has slowly grown over the years. This section looks at how the population has changed.
Population Growth Over Time
Here's how Alma's population has grown based on past censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 171 | — | |
| 1990 | 205 | 19.9% | |
| 2000 | 302 | 47.3% | |
| 2010 | 331 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 | 373 | 12.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As you can see, the town has become a home for more people over time.
A Look at Alma's Households
In 2000, there were 302 people living in Alma. These people lived in 107 different homes, called households. About 83 of these households were families. Many homes (37.4%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.82 people.
Median Age in Alma
In 2000, the average age of people in Alma was 38 years old. This means half the population was younger than 38 and half was older. About 28.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
Property Taxes in Alma
Alma is known for having very low property taxes. The town charges the lowest amount allowed by law.
Education in Alma
Students living in Alma attend schools that are part of the Ennis Independent School District. This district provides public education for the town's children.
See also
In Spanish: Alma (Texas) para niños
