Alma, New York
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Population change since 2000: -0.6%
Males: 448 | (53.2%) |
Females: 394 | (46.8%) |
Median resident age: | 41.7 years |
New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip codes: 14895.
Alma: | $57,328 |
NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,993 (it was $13,061 in 2000)
Alma town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $81,625 (it was $43,100 in 2000)
Alma: | $81,625 |
NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $130,143; detached houses: $133,956; townhouses or other attached units: $933,393; in 2-unit structures: $134,751; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $363,909; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $254,137; mobile homes: $80,414; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $180,265
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alma, NY
- 81997.3%White alone
- 141.7%Two or more races
- 30.4%Hispanic
- 20.2%Asian alone
- 20.2%Other race alone
- 10.1%Black alone
- 10.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
Races in Alma detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: German (27.7%), English (23.0%), Irish (22.2%), United States (5.0%), French (4.0%), Italian (3.9%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated in 1854
Elevation: 1552 feet
Land area: 36.5 square miles.
Population density: 23 people per square mile (very low).
8 residents are foreign born
This town: | 0.9% |
New York: | 20.4% |
Alma town: | 3.1% ($1,324) |
New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheektowaga, NY (70.3 miles , pop. 79,988).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (72.5 miles , pop. 292,648).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (206.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).
Nearest cities:
Latitude: 42.05 N, Longitude: 78.02 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 585
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $32,500
- 2018: 1 building, cost: $100,000
- 2017: 1 building, cost: $100,000
- 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $220,300
- 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $220,300
- 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $220,300
- 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $220,300
- 2012: 6 buildings, average cost: $220,300
- 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $220,300
- 2008: 1 building, cost: $55,000
- 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $34,500
- 2006: 1 building, cost: $48,000
- 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $161,700
- 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
- 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
- 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,500
- 2001: 1 building, cost: $47,700
- 2000: 1 building, cost: $47,700
- 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $29,900
Here: | 4.9% |
New York: | 4.4% |
- Health care (12.8%)
- Educational services (12.8%)
- Machinery (12.5%)
- Construction (6.5%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
- Machinery (21.1%)
- Construction (11.9%)
- Educational services (9.3%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.2%)
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.1%)
- Metal & metal products (3.6%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
- Health care (27.2%)
- Educational services (17.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
- Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.1%)
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.8%)
- Social assistance (3.8%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (7.7%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
- Health technologists and technicians (4.0%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (13.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
- Postsecondary teachers (4.6%)
- Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (4.1%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.9%)
- Health technologists and technicians (8.9%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.2%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.0%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
- Registered nurses (5.1%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
Average climate in Alma, New York
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Alma-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/21/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the Alma town center caused $200,000 in damages.
On 6/20/1969, a category F3 tornado 18.6 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Alma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 128.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 286.6 miles away from Alma center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 164.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 227.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 276.3 miles away from Alma center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 157.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Allegany County (21) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 12, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Alma:
- HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
- WELLSVILLE MANOR NH (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
- JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
- HEWITT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SHINGLEHOUSE, PA)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alma:
- Alfred University (about 19 miles; Alfred, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,411)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 19 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 3,483)
- St Bonaventure University (about 24 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; FT enrollment: 2,286)
- Corning Community College (about 49 miles; Corning, NY; FT enrollment: 3,036)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (about 52 miles; Mansfield, PA; FT enrollment: 2,826)
- SUNY College at Geneseo (about 53 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)
- Jamestown Community College (about 62 miles; Jamestown, NY; FT enrollment: 3,384)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Alma: Allentown Volunteer Fire Department (A), Alma Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Allentown Cemetery (1), Bellamy Cemetery (2), Sunnyside Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lake: Beaver Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Creek: Redwater Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map
This town: | 2.5 people |
New York: | 2.6 people |
This town: | 67.1% |
Whole state: | 63.5% |
This town: | 9.6% |
Whole state: | 6.8% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
- Gay men: 0.3% of all households
This town: | 12.0% |
Whole state: | 14.6% |
This town: | 6.9% |
Whole state: | 7.4% |
For population 15 years and over in Alma:
- Never married: 18.6%
- Now married: 65.7%
- Separated: 2.1%
- Widowed: 5.5%
- Divorced: 8.1%
For population 25 years and over in Alma:
- High school or higher: 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
- Unemployed: 8.3%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.6 minutes
Here: | 8.0 |
New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Alma, NY (based on Allegany County data)
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
---|---|---|
Evangelical Protestant | 4,881 | 46 |
Mainline Protestant | 4,798 | 39 |
Catholic | 4,313 | 10 |
Other | 244 | 4 |
None | 34,710 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Allegany County: | 3.03 / 10,000 pop. |
New York: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Allegany County: | 0.40 / 10,000 pop. |
New York: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Allegany County: | 5.25 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Here: | 8.48 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 8.8% |
New York: | 8.2% |
Allegany County: | 25.6% |
New York: | 23.8% |
This county: | 11.5% |
State: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Alma:
- WLSV (790 AM; 1 kW; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
- WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
- WFRM (600 AM; 1 kW; COUDERSPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING CO.)
- WLEA (1480 AM; 2 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- WOEN (1360 AM; 1 kW; OLEAN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
- WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Alma:
- WJQZ (103.5 FM; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WCID (89.1 FM; FRIENDSHIP, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
- WHKS (94.9 FM; PORT ALLEGANY, PA; Owner: L-COM INC.)
- WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
- WFRM-FM (96.7 FM; COUDERSPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
- W213BC (90.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WQRM (106.3 FM; SMETHPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WMXO (101.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
- WKPQ (105.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
- WSQA (88.7 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
- WQRT (98.3 FM; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WETD (90.7 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
- WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
- WCKR (92.1 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- W257AX (99.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- W219CK (91.7 FM; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Alma:
- W59AH (Channel 59; ALLENTOWN, ETC., NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
- WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
- W56AU (Channel 56; WELLSVILLE & SCIO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
Alma fatal accident list:
Sep 28, 2007 01:50 PM, Sr-417, Phillips Hill R, Lat: 42.123944, Lon: -77.979025, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Jul 11, 2005 08:36 PM, Bill Allen Hill Road, Lat: 42.086680, Lon: -78.041710, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 17, 1998 02:25 PM, Cr-18, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 4Number of bridges
- 13ft / 4.2mTotal length
- $2,368,000Total costs
- 957Total average daily traffic
- 61Total average daily truck traffic
- 1,340Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Alma)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
4- Fire Station County Route 18 (Lat: 42.013667 Lon: -78.057778), Call Sign: KIC486,
Assigned Frequencies: 46.3600 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2021, Expiration Date: 01/23/2032, Registrant: Allegany County Sheriff\'s Office, 4884 State Route 19, Belmont, NY 14813, Phone: (585) 268-7588, Fax: (585) 268-9715, Email:
- 3 Mi. W From Alma, Ny On Brimmer Brook Rd (Lat: 42.005833 Lon: -78.120000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WPVX650,
Assigned Frequencies: 855.812 MHz, 855.562 MHz, 854.762 MHz, 855.537 MHz, 855.762 MHz, 855.012 MHz, 855.337 MHz, 855.287 MHz, 855.062 MHz, 851.012 MHz... (+105 more), Grant Date: 08/30/2002, Expiration Date: 08/30/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Certifier: Thomas J Cowper, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:
- 1 Mi. W From Alma, Ny Via Brimmer Brook Rd On Stoney Lonesome Rd (Lat: 42.011667 Lon: -78.076667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WPVX855,
Assigned Frequencies: 855.812 MHz, 855.562 MHz, 854.762 MHz, 855.537 MHz, 855.762 MHz, 855.012 MHz, 855.337 MHz, 855.062 MHz, 851.012 MHz, 851.037 MHz... (+105 more), Grant Date: 09/03/2002, Expiration Date: 09/03/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Certifier: Thomas J Cowper, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:
- 3 Mi. Nw From Alma, Ny Via Cr 18 On Local Road (Lat: 42.044722 Lon: -78.067778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 50 m, Call Sign: WPVV211,
Assigned Frequencies: 855.812 MHz, 855.562 MHz, 854.762 MHz, 855.537 MHz, 855.762 MHz, 855.012 MHz, 855.337 MHz, 855.062 MHz, 851.012 MHz, 851.037 MHz... (+103 more), Grant Date: 09/10/2002, Expiration Date: 09/10/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Certifier: Thomas J Cowper, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
3- ALMANY0, Lat: 42.041750 Lon: -78.006944, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 72.5 m, Overall height: 81.4 m, Call Sign: WQIS792,
Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2008, Expiration Date: 05/06/2018, Cancellation Date: 07/07/2018, Certifier: David E Kartchner, Registrant: Conxx Inc, 434 N Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (888) 992-6699, Fax: (888) 992-6699, Email:
- ALMANY120, Lat: 42.041750 Lon: -78.006944, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 72.5 m, Overall height: 81.4 m, Call Sign: WQIS792,
Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2008, Expiration Date: 05/06/2018, Cancellation Date: 07/07/2018, Certifier: David E Kartchner, Registrant: Conxx Inc, 434 N Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (888) 992-6699, Fax: (888) 992-6699, Email:
- ALMANY240, Lat: 42.041750 Lon: -78.006944, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 72.5 m, Overall height: 81.4 m, Call Sign: WQIS792,
Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2008, Expiration Date: 05/06/2018, Cancellation Date: 07/07/2018, Certifier: David E Kartchner, Registrant: Conxx Inc, 434 N Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (888) 992-6699, Fax: (888) 992-6699, Email:
FCC Registered Paging Towers:
2- Southwest Corner Of Reddy Road & Alma Hill Road (Lat: 42.056667 Lon: -78.009167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 58.8 m, Call Sign: KNKM967,
Assigned Frequencies: 454.550 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2009, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley, Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 300 Technology Drive #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-1626, Fax: (972) 801-1699, Email:
- Corner Of Alma Hill & Reddy Roads (Lat: 42.048667 Lon: -78.010833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WRV297,
Assigned Frequencies: 158.700 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2004, Certifier: Paul H Kuzia, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
3- Call Sign: KC2GMH, Licensee ID: L00256143, Grant Date: 06/17/2020, Expiration Date: 06/17/2030, Certifier: Michael A D Antonio, Registrant: Michael A D Antonio, 241 Pump Station Rd, Alma, NY 14708
- Call Sign: KC2NJS, Licensee ID: L00923102, Grant Date: 08/28/2014, Expiration Date: 09/29/2024, Certifier: Debra I D Antonio, Registrant: Debra I D Antonio, 241 Pump Station Rd, Alma, NY 14708
- Call Sign: KC2PPB, Licensee ID: L01145117, Grant Date: 04/27/2006, Expiration Date: 04/27/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2018, Certifier: Mark S Wigent, Registrant: Mark S Wigent, 480 County Rd 18, Alma, NY 14708
Most common last names in Alma, NY among deceased individuals | ||
Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
---|---|---|
Dickerson | 8 | 79.5 years |
Church | 4 | 80.0 years |
Crandall | 4 | 76.2 years |
Gorton | 4 | 73.7 years |
Coats | 2 | 73.5 years |
Green | 2 | 83.4 years |
Kinnicutt | 2 | 82.5 years |
Mattison | 2 | 80.0 years |
Taylor | 2 | 96.5 years |
- 70.8%Utility gas
- 16.1%Wood
- 7.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 3.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 0.7%Electricity
- 0.7%Coal or coke
- 0.7%Other fuel
- 64.7%Utility gas
- 9.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 9.8%Other fuel
- 7.8%Wood
- 3.9%Electricity
- 3.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Alma compared to New York state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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