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Alma, Arkansas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alma is 5,700, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has seen moderate growth due to its location along major transportation routes.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1872
  • County: Crawford County
  • Land area: 5.7 square miles
  • Population density: 1,000 people per square mile
  • Area code: 479
  • Zip code: 72921

Geography and Location

Alma is located in northwestern Arkansas, in Crawford County, near the Arkansas River. The town is situated along Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 71, making it a key transportation hub in the region. Alma is known as the “Spinach Capital of the World” due to its large spinach production. The surrounding landscape includes rolling hills, forests, and farmlands. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.1 years
Median household income: $28,906
Median house value: $75,600

Population by Race

Races in Alma:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.9%)
  • Hispanic (3.7%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Black (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (22.8%), Irish (7.7%), English (6.8%), German (3.9%), Dutch (1.3%), Scottish (1.3%).

Elevation: 432 feet

Land area: 4.8 square miles

Map of Alma, AR

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alma

  • High school or higher: 75.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alma city

  • Never married: 14.7%
  • Now married: 63.3%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 14.7%

0.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +835 (+25.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alma:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alma:

  • FORT SMITH REGIONAL (about 15 miles; FORT SMITH, AR; Abbreviation: FSM)
  • DRAKE FIELD (about 36 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Abbreviation: FYV)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RGNL (about 54 miles; FAYETTEVILLE/SPRINGDALE/, AR; Abbreviation: XNA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alma:

  • OZARK-FRANKLIN COUNTY (about 27 miles; OZARK, AR; Abbreviation: 7M5)
  • STILWELL/CHEROKEE NATION (about 34 miles; STILWELL, OK; Abbreviation: O11)
  • BOONEVILLE MUNI (about 36 miles; BOONEVILLE, AR; Abbreviation: 4M2)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alma:

  • WESTARK COLLEGE (about 21 miles; FT SMITH, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,472)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 39 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 13,324)
  • NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Full-time enrollment: 6,610)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)
  • ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 4,450)
  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE (about 113 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,569)
  • HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 122 miles; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,109)

Schools

Public high school in Alma:

  • ALMA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 908; Location: 101 EAST MAIN; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alma:

  • ALMA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 726; Location: 706 HWY 64 E.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ALMA PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 708; Location: 1600 HWY 64 E.; Grades: KG – 02)
  • ALMA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Students: 693; Location: 1220 WEST COLLUM LANE; Grades: 03 – 05)

 

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