Alma, Jackson County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Alma, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Alma Center
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Location of Alma, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.0 sq mi (150.1 km2) |
| • Land | 57.9 sq mi (150.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 983 |
| • Density | 17.0/sq mi (6.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-01275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582677 |
Alma is a town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 983 people lived there. The nearby Village of Alma Center is also part of the town. You might also find the remains of a 'ghost town' called Wrightsville here.
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What is Alma Like?
Alma is a town in the state of Wisconsin, USA. It is known for its quiet, natural surroundings.
How Big is Alma?
The town of Alma covers about 58 square miles (150 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Who Lives in Alma?
In 2000, there were 983 people living in Alma. This means about 17 people lived in each square mile.
Most people in Alma were White (about 91%). There were also Native American and Asian residents. About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Alma had families. About 38% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average family had about three people.
How Old are the People in Alma?
The people in Alma are of different ages. About 28% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Alma was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Alma (condado de Jackson, Wisconsin) para niños
