Alma is a city in Arkansas state in USA with a population of 5816 residents.. The poverty rate of Alma is 28.1%, which is 101% higher than national average. The typical household in Alma earns $35352 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 15 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 61.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Alma, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Alma remained 6.9%, which is 47% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Alma, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 36% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Alma is 86, which is 14% lower than national average. Median home value in Alma is $145600 , which is 37% lower than national average. While median income in Alma remained $35352, which is 48% lower than national average.