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36%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
36%
Household income NAT. AVG.
18%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$19,116$23,401$29,829
Median household income$35,352$42,336$55,322
Median income owner occupied$58,182$53,342$70,586
Median income renter occupied$24,196$26,724$35,192
Median earnings male$34,564$31,526$36,919
Median earnings female$25,717$22,388$26,250
Unemployment rate3.8%4.0%4.7%
Poverty level28.1%18.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Alma is 36% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Alma is 36% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Alma is 18% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Alma is 86% higher than the national average

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      $23,565 $35,352 $70,704
      City
      $28,221 $42,336 $84,672
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Alma median earnings by income bracket

      Alma employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry4.7%4.7%
      Manufacturing sector24.9%24.9%
      Financial & insurance services1.7%1.7%
      Wholesale & retail services12.5%12.5%
      Public administration5.8%5.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.2%4.2%
      Education, health & social services17.1%17.1%
      Other26.7%26.7%

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      Van Buren, AR23,600$48,54612.2%
      Kibler, AR1,176$47,03115.0%
      Alma, AR5,816$35,35236.1%

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      Alma, AR5,816$35,35236.1%
      Source: The Alma, AR employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).