Alma, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alma, Georgia
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Alma City services in Bacon County Courthouse
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| Nickname(s):
"Georgia's Blueberry Capital"
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Location in Bacon County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Bacon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.22 sq mi (16.11 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.09 sq mi (15.78 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) | |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,433 | |
| • Density | 563.53/sq mi (217.57/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
31510
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| Area code(s) | 912 | |
| FIPS code | 13-01612 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0310492 | |
Alma is a city in Bacon County, Georgia, United States. It is the main city and the county seat of Bacon County. In 2020, about 3,433 people lived there.
Alma is famous for its blueberries! It's known as "Georgia's Blueberry Capital." Every June, the city holds a fun Blueberry Festival.
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Alma's Story: A Look Back
Alma was started in 1900. It began as a stop for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, which was a train line. The city officially became a city in 1906. Later, in 1914, it was chosen as the main city for the new Bacon County.
Where Did the Name "Alma" Come From?
There are two ideas about how Alma got its name:
- Some say it was named after Alma Sheridan, the wife of a traveling salesman.
- Others believe it comes from the first letters of Georgia's four capital cities: Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, and Atlanta.
Historic Places to See
Alma has four important places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These places are special because they show the city's history. They include:
- The Alma Depot (an old train station)
- The Bacon County Courthouse (where local government works)
- The Bacon County School (an old school building)
- The Rabinowitz Building
Where is Alma Located?
Alma is in the southeastern part of Georgia. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°32′30″N 82°28′0″W / 31.54167°N 82.46667°W.
Roads and Travel
Major roads run through Alma, making it easy to get around.
- U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 23 (also called Pierce Street) go right through the city center.
- U.S. 1 connects Alma to Baxley, which is about 19 miles (31 km) north.
- U.S. 23 connects Alma to Hazlehurst, about 25 miles (40 km) northwest.
- Both U.S. 1 and U.S. 23 go south together for about 29 miles (47 km) to Waycross.
- Other state roads like Georgia State Route 32 (16th Street) and Georgia State Route 64 (Market Street) also pass through Alma.
City Size
The city of Alma covers a total area of about 6.2 square miles (16.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 6.1 square miles (15.8 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.13 square miles (0.33 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Alma?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 458 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,061 | 131.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,235 | 16.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,840 | 49.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,588 | 40.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,515 | 35.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,756 | 6.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,819 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,663 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,236 | −11.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,466 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,433 | −1.0% | |
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The population of Alma changes over time. In 2020, the city had 3,433 people. There were 1,005 households and 620 families living in the city.
People in Alma (2020)
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Alma in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,599 | 46.58% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,455 | 42.38% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.73% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 105 | 3.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 244 | 7.11% |
Learning in Alma
Alma has a good school system called the Bacon County School District. This district has many teachers and helps over 1,900 students learn. Here are the schools in the district:
- Bacon County Elementary School
- Bacon County Primary School
- Bacon County Middle School
- Bacon County High School
For students who want to continue their education after high school, Alma also has Coastal Pines Technical College.
Famous People From Alma
Many interesting people have connections to Alma, Georgia. Here are a few:
- Harry Crews: A writer who wrote novels, plays, and essays.
- Braswell Deen: He was a U.S. Representative for Georgia and moved to Alma.
- Daniel W. Lee: A brave person who received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
- Walter J. Leonard: He used to be the president of Fisk University.
- William M. Wheeler: Another U.S. Representative from Georgia.
See also
In Spanish: Alma (Georgia) para niños
