Alma, New York
Alma: Town in Allegany County, New York
About
Alma is a town located in the county of Allegany in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 842 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 826 inhabitants.
The town was created 171 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Alma
| Population : | 826 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Allegany County |
| Postal code : | 14708 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 585 |
| Area : | 36.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 8,353 feet / 2546 meters |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:33:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alma is located at 42°0'45"N 78°3'28"W (42.0125700, -78.0577800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alma decreased by 1.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 842 | - | census |
| 2011 | 830 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 830 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 832 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 835 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 836 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 838 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 839 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 835 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 830 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 826 | -0.48% | estimation process |
People born in Alma (1)
lumberman; American politician (1854-1894) George B. Shaw was born in Alma
Schools in Alma
College & universities near Alma, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417983 | Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Olean (NY) | 14760 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alma, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Alma
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown Post Office | Allentown (NY) | 14707 |
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- Alma , Michigan city in Michigan, USA with a population of 8,807 people.
- Alma , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 5,887 people.
- Alma , Georgia city in Bacon County, Georgia, United States with a population of 3,336 people.
- Alma , Nebraska city in Nebraska, USA with a population of 1,116 people.
- Alma , Wisconsin city in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,095 people.
- Alma , Kansas county seat in Kansas with a population of 776 people.
- Alma , Texas town in Ellis County, Texas, United States with a population of 400 people.
- Alma , Missouri city in Missouri, USA with a population of 385 people.
- Alma , Colorado human settlement in Park County, Colorado with a population of 329 people.
- Alma , Illinois city in Illinois, USA with a population of 302 people.
Other cities in Allegany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegany County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred | 4,909 | Town in New York |
| Wellsville | 3,821 | City in Cache County, Utah |
| Sanford | 2,275 | Town in Broome County, New York, United States |
| Caneadea | 2,233 | City in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Marshall | 2,109 | Town in the U. |
| Hume | 1,956 | Town in New York, United States |
| Friendship | 1,850 | Town in New York state |
| Germantown | 1,828 | Census-designated place in Germantown, New York, United States |
| Scio | 1,693 | Town in New York, United States |
| Cuba | 1,589 | Town in New York |
| Belfast | 1,557 | Town in New York, United States |
| Almond | 1,513 | Town in New York, USA |
| Independence | 1,123 | Town in Allegany County, New York, United States |
| Rushford | 1,099 | Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Burns | 1,092 | Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Wirt | 1,025 | Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
