Alma, Wisconsin
| Alma, Wisconsin | |
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| Coordinates: 44°20′24″N 91°55′28″W / 44.34°N 91.92444°WCoordinates: 44°20′24″N 91°55′28″W / 44.34°N 91.92444°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km2) |
| • Land | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 942 |
| • Density | 160.8/sq mi (62.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-01225[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560795[2] |
| Website | http://www.almawisconsin.com |
Alma is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County[4] in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 942 at the 2000 census. The city is surrounded by the Town of Alma. The motto for the city of Alma is: "Step into Living History."
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[edit] Geography
Alma is located on State Route 35. Is about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Wabasha, Minnesota.
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 (15.3 km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) (24.81%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[3] 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 per square mile (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.
[edit] Economy and recreation
The Great Alma Fishing Float has been an attraction to tourists, and is particularly popular during the annual walleye run. It is located next to Lock & Dam Number 4 on the Mississippi River.[5] Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 4, is a major nesting ground for the bald eagles that can be observed with great frequency from Alma's riverbank.
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[edit] Notable people
- Carol Bartz, CEO of Yahoo!, former chairman of the board, president, and CEO of Autodesk, Inc.
- Arnold Gesell, psychologist
- John Hunner, Wisconsin State Treasurer
- Doug Kane, Illinois legislator
- Kathleen Vinehout, Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 31st district
[edit] References
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ The Great Alma Fishing Float
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