Alma, Wisconsin

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Infobox Settlement
official_name = Alma, Wisconsin
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Alma, Wisconsin


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Wisconsin
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Buffalo

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leader_name =Mayor Lois Balk
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area_total_km2 = 20.2
area_land_km2 = 15.2
area_water_km2 = 5.0
area_total_sq_mi = 7.8
area_land_sq_mi = 5.9
area_water_sq_mi = 1.9

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 942
population_density_km2 = 62.1
population_density_sq_mi = 160.8

timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_footnotes = GR|3
elevation_m = 205
elevation_ft = 673
latd = 44 |latm = 20 |lats = 24 |latNS = N
longd = 91 |longm = 55 |longs = 28 |longEW = W

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blank_info = 55-01225GR|2
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Alma is a city in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 942 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Buffalo CountyGR|6. The city is located within the Town of Alma. The motto for the city of Alma is "Step into Living History".

Geography

Alma is located at coor dms|44|20|24|N|91|55|27|W|city (44.340068, -91.924432)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.8 square miles (20.2 km²), of which, 5.9 square miles (15.2 km²) of it is land and 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²) of it (24.81%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 942 people, 421 households, and 261 families residing in the city. The population density was 160.8 people per square mile (62.1/km²). There were 495 housing units at an average density of 84.5/sq mi (32.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.03% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, and 1.49% from two or more races. 0.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 421 households out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city the population was spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,250, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $31,806 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,885. About 5.6% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy and recreation

Alma is the home of the Great Alma Fishing Float. It is located next to Lock & Dam Number 4 on the Mississippi River. [ [http://www.almafishingfloat.com/ The Great Alma Fishing Float] ] The Great Alma Fishing Float has been an attraction to tourists from around the nation. You can be sure to catch a fish every time you visit. The best time to get your spot on the float is during the walleye run.
*Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 4
*Alma Generating Station
*John P. Madgett Generating Station

References

External links

* [http://www.almawisconsin.com Alma, Wisconsin city website]