Alma, Illinois facts for kids
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Alma, Illinois
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Location in Marion County, Illinois
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 Alma, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Alma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 318 |
| • Density | 280.92/sq mi (108.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62807
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-00919 |
| GNIS ID | 2397940 |
Alma is a small village located in Marion County, Illinois, United States. According to the 2020 census, about 318 people live there.
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A Look Back: Alma's History
Alma was first named "Rantoul" when it was founded in 1854. Just one year later, in 1855, its name was changed to Alma. This new name honors the Battle of the Alma, an important event during the Crimean War. Even the local post office, originally called "Grand Mound City," changed its name to Alma in 1855.
Exploring Alma: Geography and Location
Alma is found in the northern part of Marion County. A main road, Illinois Route 37, goes right through the middle of the village. If you travel northeast on this road for about 5 miles, you'll reach Kinmundy. Going south for about 7 miles will take you to Salem, which is the main town of the county.
Interstate 57, a big highway, touches the northwest edge of Alma. The closest way to get onto this highway is from Exit 127, which is about 3 miles north of the village.
Land and Water
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Alma covers a total area of about 1.13 square miles (2.93 square kilometers), and all of it is land. The village is built on a small hill. Water from this hill flows north into Warren Branch, which is a small stream that feeds into the East Fork of the Kaskaskia River. Water also flows south from the hill into the beginning of Crooked Creek. This creek flows west and also joins the Kaskaskia River.
Who Lives in Alma: Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 418 | — | |
| 1910 | 380 | −9.1% | |
| 1920 | 366 | −3.7% | |
| 1930 | 334 | −8.7% | |
| 1940 | 465 | 39.2% | |
| 1950 | 404 | −13.1% | |
| 1960 | 358 | −11.4% | |
| 1970 | 369 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 428 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 388 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 386 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 320 | −17.1% | |
| 2020 | 318 | −0.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 386 people living in Alma. These people lived in 167 households, and 101 of these were families. On average, about 2.31 people lived in each household.
About 25.4% of the people in Alma were under 18 years old. Around 17.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the village was 38 years.
See also
In Spanish: Alma (Illinois) para niños
