Alma, Wisconsin facts for kids

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City
Alma's business district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Location of Alma in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Buffalo
Area
• Total	7.90 sq mi (20.47 km2)
• Land	5.31 sq mi (13.75 km2)
• Water	2.59 sq mi (6.72 km2)
Elevation	673 ft (205 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	716
• Density	134.8/sq mi (52.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code	54610
Area code(s)	608
FIPS code	55-01225
GNIS feature ID	1560795

Alma (/ˈɑːlmə/ AHL-mə) is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 716 at the 2020 census.

History

Alma was named in commemoration of the Battle of Alma, in the Crimean War.

Geography

Alma is located on State Route 35, about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Wabasha, Minnesota.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 square miles (20.46 km²), of which, 5.31 square miles (13.75 km²) are land and 2.59 square miles (6.71 km²) are covered by water.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alma has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Alma was 101 °F (38.3 °C) on June 11, 1956, while the coldest temperature recorded was −38 °F (−38.9 °C) on January 31, 1996.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, the population was 716. The population density was 134.8 inhabitants per square mile (52.0/km²). There were 479 housing units at an average density of 90.2 per square mile (34.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 1.5% Native American, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 781 people, 386 households, and 202 families living in the city. The population density was 148.2 inhabitants per square mile (57.2/km²). There were 488 housing units at an average density of 92.6 per square mile (35.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 386 households, of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.7% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.62.

The median age in the city was 50.3 years. 15.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

Economy

Alma at the 1935 dedication of Lock and Dam No. 4

The Great Alma Fishing Float has been an attraction to tourists, and is particularly popular during the annual walleye run. It is located next to Lock & Dam Number 4 on the Mississippi River. Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 4, is a major nesting ground for the bald eagles that can be observed with great frequency from Alma's riverbank. Also located in Alma is Castlerock Museum, a collection of arms and armor from the times of the Romans to the Middle Ages.

Power stations

• Alma Generating Station
• John P. Madgett Generating Station

Notable people

See also

In Spanish: Alma (Wisconsin) para niños