Alma, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Alma, New Mexico had a total population of 52, the 452nd largest community in New Mexico. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Alma Quick Facts
How Alma Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31 | 52 | +67.7% |
How Alma Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Alma Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities in Catron County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve | 402 | N/A | 56.3% | $123,200 |
| Pleasanton | 259 | $83,375 | 0.0% | $333,300 |
| Rancho Grande | 254 | N/A | 16.9% | $205,400 |
| Glenwood | 160 | N/A | 23.1% | N/A |
| Pie Town | 147 | N/A | 31.3% | N/A |
| Quemado | 100 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Luna | 72 | $25,526 | 0.0% | $11,100 |
| Middle Frisco | 70 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Aragon | 65 | N/A | 46.2% | N/A |
| Escudilla Bonita | 48 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Alma
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Morro Valley | 53 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Luis Lopez | 53 | N/A | N/A | 34.0% | 0.0% |
| Picuris Pueblo | 50 | N/A | $236,100 | 22.5% | 10.0% |
| Hope | 49 | $111,250 | $113,600 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Grenville | 56 | $115,625 | $100,000 | 26.1% | 7.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 52, Alma's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Alma is a small community located in New Mexico, within Catron County. The total population is 52. It ranks as the 452nd most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
The median age in Alma is 63.5 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 36.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Alma. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Alma, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Alma was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
36.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Alma, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Alma, New Mexico?
Alma, New Mexico has a population of 52 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Alma, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Alma — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Alma, NM?
The ACS sample for Alma recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Alma, New Mexico?
Alma's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Alma, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Alma — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Alma, New Mexico?
36.5% of adults (25+) in Alma hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.