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Alma, New York Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alma is 800, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting its rural character and scenic setting.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1854
  • County: Allegany County
  • Land area: 36.8 square miles
  • Population density: 22 people per square mile
  • Area code: 585
  • Zip code: 14708

Geography and Location

Alma is located in southwestern New York, in Allegany County. The town is situated in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and is surrounded by forests and farmland. Alma’s rural setting makes it a peaceful community, with outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and hunting being popular pastimes. The town is located near the Pennsylvania border, with easy access to nearby cities like Wellsville. Alma experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.1 years
Median household income: $32,062
Median house value: $38,500

Population by Race

Races in Alma:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

Ancestries: German (27.7%), English (23.0%), Irish (22.2%), United States (5.0%), French (4.0%), Italian (3.9%).

Elevation: 1552 feet

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alma

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alma town

  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 65.7%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

0.9% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alma:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alma:

  • BRADFORD REGIONAL (about 43 miles; BRADFORD, PA; Abbreviation: BFD)
  • BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL (about 78 miles; BUFFALO, NY; Abbreviation: BUF)
  • GREATER ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 81 miles; ROCHESTER, NY; Abbreviation: ROC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alma:

  • WELLSVILLE MUNI ARPT,TARANTINE FLD (about 8 miles; WELLSVILLE, NY; Abbreviation: ELZ)
  • GIERMEK EXECUTIVE (about 24 miles; OLEAN, NY; Abbreviation: 8G3)
  • CATTARAUGUS COUNTY-OLEAN (about 27 miles; OLEAN, NY; Abbreviation: OLE)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alma:

  • SUNY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AT ALFRED (about 26 miles; ALFRED, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,588)
  • SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; ST BONAVENTURE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,538)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT GENESEO (about 58 miles; GENESEO, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,246)
  • GENESEE VALLEY BOCES (about 69 miles; BATAVIA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,249)
  • GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 69 miles; BATAVIA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,942)
  • MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 70 miles; MANSFIELD, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,831)
  • ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-SOUTH CAMPUS (about 71 miles; ORCHARD PARK, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,389)

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