Alma, KS population by race
The table below shows Alma's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 743 | 93.34% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 33 | 4.15% |
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Alma population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Alma has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Alma's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Alma population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 93.34% are white, 1.01% are Black or African American, 1.51% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 4.15% are multiracial.
Alma 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Alma is White with a population of 743 (93.34% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 33 (4.15% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Alma, KS
By ethnicity, 50 (6.28% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 746 (93.72% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Alma, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 712 (95.44% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Alma, KS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Alma's Non-Hispanic population.
Alma Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 712 | 95.44% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 1.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5 | 0.67% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 21 | 2.82% |
Among the Hispanic population in Alma, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 44 (88% of the total Hispanic population).
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Alma, KS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Alma's Hispanic population.
Alma Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 44 | 88.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 12.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Alma, KS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.28% of Alma population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Alma, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 44 (88% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Alma, KS have?
Alma, KS has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.01% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Alma is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Alma, KS?
With 93.72% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Alma.
That being said, with a 1.51% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Alma.
What is the majority race in Alma, KS?
With a population of 743 (93.34% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Alma.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Alma, with 1.51% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
