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The current estimated population of Almena is 400, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting its rural, agricultural character.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1879
  • County: Norton County
  • Land area: 0.3 square miles
  • Population density: 1,333 people per square mile
  • Area code: 785
  • Zip code: 67622

Geography and Location

Almena is located in northwestern Kansas, in Norton County. The town is situated near U.S. Route 36, providing access to larger towns like Norton and Phillipsburg. Almena is surrounded by farmland, with wheat, corn, and soybeans being the primary crops in the region. The town has a quiet, rural atmosphere and experiences a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.9 years
Median household income: $27,083
Median house value: $34,200

Population by Race

Races in Almena:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.1%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (25.6%), United States (13.9%), Irish (11.5%), English (9.8%), Swedish (6.2%), Dutch (5.5%).

Elevation: 2155 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Map of Almena, KS

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Almena

  • High school or higher: 92.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Almena city

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 59.6%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

1.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +48 (+11.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Almena:

  • NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; NORTON, KS)
  • PHILLIPS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; PHILLIPSBURG, KS)
  • HARLAN COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM (about 30 miles; ALMA, NE)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Almena:

  • MC COOK MUNI (about 65 miles; MC COOK, NE; Abbreviation: MCK)
  • KEARNEY MUNI (about 75 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Abbreviation: EAR)
  • HAYS RGNL (about 79 miles; HAYS, KS; Abbreviation: HYS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Almena:

  • VAN PAK (about 12 miles; PRAIRIE VIEW, KS; Abbreviation: 0P1)
  • NORTON MUNI (about 13 miles; NORTON, KS; Abbreviation: NRN)
  • PHILLIPSBURG MUNI (about 30 miles; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Abbreviation: PHG)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Almena:

  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; HAYS, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,572)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 80 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,588)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 108 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,730)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 123 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 178 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 202 miles; NORFOLK, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,732)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 216 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 10,403)

Schools

Public high school in Almena:

  • NORTHERN VALLEY HIGH (Students: 59; Location: 512 W BRYANT; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Almena:

  • ALMENA ELEM (Students: 91; Location: 512 W BRYANT; Grades: PK – 04)

Libraries

Library in Almena:

  • ALMENA CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,649; Location: 415 MAIN; 5,003 books; 11 video materials; 10 serial subscriptions)

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