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The current estimated population of Alba, Missouri is 545, with 48.7% male and 51.3% female. Alba’s population has remained relatively stable, typical of many small rural communities in Missouri.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1882
  • County: Jasper
  • Land area: 0.65 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 838 people per square mile
  • Area code: 417
  • Zip code: 64830

Geography and Location

Alba, Missouri is located in Jasper County, in southwestern Missouri. The town is situated about 15 miles north of Joplin, making it part of the greater Joplin metropolitan area. Alba is surrounded by farmland and open countryside, typical of the Ozarks region. The town has a strong agricultural tradition, with farming and ranching being important aspects of the local economy. Alba’s rural charm and small-town atmosphere make it a peaceful place to live, while its proximity to Joplin offers access to more urban amenities and services. The rolling hills and forests of southwestern Missouri provide scenic landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.

Demographics

Median resident age: 29.0 years
Median household income: $30,333
Median house value: $49,000

Population by Race

Races in Alba:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.0%)
  • American Indian (4.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • Black (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (17.0%), English (16.2%), Irish (12.2%), United States (10.2%), Dutch (3.6%), Scotch-Irish (3.2%).

Elevation: 989 feet

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alba

  • High school or higher: 80.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alba city

  • Never married: 27.7%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

0.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +124 (+26.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alba:

  • MCCUNE BROOKS HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; CARTHAGE, MO)
  • FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM – FREEMAN WEST (about 15 miles; JOPLIN, MO)
  • ST JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; JOPLIN, MO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alba:

  • JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 8 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RGNL (about 68 miles; FAYETTEVILLE/SPRINGDALE/, AR; Abbreviation: XNA)
  • SPRINGFIELD-BRANSON REGIONAL (about 72 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Abbreviation: SGF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alba:

  • LAMAR MUNI (about 19 miles; LAMAR, MO; Abbreviation: LLU)
  • ATKINSON MUNI (about 25 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Abbreviation: PTS)
  • NEOSHO HUGH ROBINSON (about 31 miles; NEOSHO, MO; Abbreviation: EOS)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alba:

  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE (about 12 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,569)
  • PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Full-time enrollment: 5,566)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)
  • OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)
  • SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 76 miles; BOLIVAR, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,612)
  • DRURY UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; Springfield, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,125)
  • SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 14,680)

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