Alma Center, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Alma Center, Wisconsin
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Village
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Wis-95 and the CN Railway run through town
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| Nickname(s):
Strawberry Capital of Wisconsin
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Location of Alma Center in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 503 |
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493 |
| • Density | 492.02/sq mi (189.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-01300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560797 |
| Website | https://almacenterwi.gov |
Alma Center is a small village in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. It is sometimes called the "Strawberry Capital of Wisconsin." In 2010, about 503 people lived here. The village is part of the larger Town of Alma.
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Where is Alma Center Located?
Alma Center is found in the state of Wisconsin. It is located at coordinates 44.438046 degrees north and 90.911890 degrees west. This means it is in the northern part of the United States. The village covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 170 | — | |
| 1910 | 417 | — | |
| 1920 | 461 | 10.6% | |
| 1930 | 383 | −16.9% | |
| 1940 | 431 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 441 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 464 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 495 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 454 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 416 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 446 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 503 | 12.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 493 | −2.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 503 people living in Alma Center. These people lived in 205 different homes. About 143 of these homes were families. The village had about 503 people per square mile.
Most people in Alma Center were White (92.8%). A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 6.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 37.1 years old. Almost 30% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (53.9%) than males (46.1%) living in Alma Center.
Schools in Alma Center
The School District of Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan runs the public schools in the area.
One of the first schoolhouses in Alma Center was on East Main Street. It was later turned into a home.
In 1949, the schools from Humbird, Merrillan, and Alma Center joined together. All high school students then went to school in Alma Center. Over the years, the school building has been expanded and updated many times. For example, a large addition was built in 1968. Another big addition was made in 1975. The original three-story school building was taken down in 1995. In 2011, a big project was approved to rebuild and add more to the school.
Famous People from Alma Center
- Addison W. Merrill - He was a representative for Wisconsin in the state government.
- Jerome B. Miller - He also served as a representative for Wisconsin in the state government.
Images for kids
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Looking east at the WIS 95 sign
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City welcome sign
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Downtown Alma Center
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Village hall
See also
In Spanish: Alma Center (Wisconsin) para niños
