Alma, Missouri facts for kids
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Alma, Missouri
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Location of Alma, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Incorporated | 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 400 |
| • Density | 1,454.55/sq mi (561.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64001
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-00802 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393925 |
Alma is a small city located in Lafayette County, Missouri, in the United States. It's part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 400 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Alma's History
Alma started as a town in 1879. This was when the railroad reached that area, making it a good spot for a community. A post office opened in Alma the same year. The city was named after Alma Woodson. She was the daughter of one of the people who helped create the town.
Alma's Location and Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Alma covers a total area of about 0.28 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Alma?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 53 | — | |
| 1890 | 179 | 237.7% | |
| 1900 | 248 | 38.5% | |
| 1910 | 319 | 28.6% | |
| 1920 | 369 | 15.7% | |
| 1930 | 361 | −2.2% | |
| 1940 | 366 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 357 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 390 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 380 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 445 | 17.1% | |
| 1990 | 446 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 399 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 402 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 400 | −0.5% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 402 people living in Alma. These people lived in 173 different homes, and 116 of these were families. Most of the people living in Alma were White (about 97.3%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most homes (55.5%) were made up of married couples living together. Some homes had a single female parent (7.5%) or a single male parent (4.0%). About 30.1% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.32 people, and the average family had about 2.90 people.
The average age of people in Alma was 44 years old. About 24.9% of residents were under 18 years old. About 23.9% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.2%) was female, and 46.8% was male.
Schools in Alma
Alma is proud to be home to Santa Fe High School. The school's sports teams are known as the Chiefs. In 2000, the Chiefs football team won the Missouri Class 1A state championship. They defeated St. Vincent with a score of 12–0. The Chiefs baseball team also had great success. They won the Missouri Class 1A State baseball title in both May 2008 and 2012. The year before, they had placed fourth in the state.
Another school in Alma is Trinity Lutheran School. This is an elementary school connected with Trinity Lutheran Church. It is an accredited LCMS school. After graduating from Trinity, most students go on to Santa Fe High School. Some students might choose to attend St Paul Lutheran High in Concordia or other local public high schools. Trinity's sports teams are called the Tigers.
See also
In Spanish: Alma (Misuri) para niños
