What percentage of people rent in Alma, KS?
21.7% (±9.0 points) of the occupied homes in Alma, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 81 renting households against 293 that own their home.
In Alma, the share of households that rent went from 20.0% in 2015–2019 to 21.7% in 2020–2024 (+1.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 21.7% (±9.0 points)
- Renting households
- 81 (±41)
- Median renter income
- $34,844 (±$8,260)
Who rents and who owns in Alma
| Alma | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 21.7% (±9.0 points) | 18.9% (±4.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 81 (±41) | 508 (±123) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 293 (±53) | 2,176 (±150) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.6) | 2.1 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.9 (±0.4) | 2.7 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $34,844 (±$8,260) | $44,955 (±$14,904) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $89,028 (±$22,859) | $88,448 (±$10,759) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Alma, the renter share is not measurably different from Wabaunsee County (18.9%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Wabaunsee County, Alma ranks 8 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 659 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Alma has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.0% (±5.8 points) | 21.7% (±9.0 points) | +1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median household income | $60,486 (±$19,955) | $71,875 (±$12,803) | +18.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Alma
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | — | 21.7% (±9.0 points) | — |
| Alma Township | 1.4 mi | 14.9% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| McFarland | 3.8 mi | 17.6% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newbury Township | 5.8 mi | 11.4% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmer Township (Wabaunsee County) | 5.9 mi | 46.3% (±40.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wabaunsee Township | 6.9 mi | 9.5% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paxico | 7.4 mi | 4.5% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Wabaunsee County) | 8.7 mi | 91.1% (±15.4 points) | Higher |
| Mill Creek Township (Wabaunsee County) | 11 mi | 18.3% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Paxico, KS (4.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington Township (Wabaunsee County), KS (91.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Wabaunsee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Farmer Township (Wabaunsee County) | 46.3% (±40.9 points) |
| 3 | Alta Vista | 42.0% (±11.9 points) |
| 4 | Kaw Township (Wabaunsee County) | 41.0% (±33.3 points) |
| 5 | Garfield Township (Wabaunsee County) | 32.4% (±11.2 points) |
| 6 | Eskridge | 23.7% (±9.3 points) |
| 7 | Rock Creek Township (Wabaunsee County) | 23.6% (±37.5 points) |
| 8 | Alma | 21.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 9 | Wilmington Township | 20.4% (±7.9 points) |
| 10 | Mill Creek Township (Wabaunsee County) | 18.3% (±20.0 points) |
| 11 | McFarland | 17.6% (±14.8 points) |
| 12 | Maple Hill Township | 15.7% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 | Alma Township | 14.9% (±6.5 points) |
| 14 | Newbury Township | 11.4% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Wabaunsee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alma
How many renters are there in Alma?
Alma has an estimated 81 (±41) renting households, 21.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Alma?
In Alma, the share of households that rent went from 20.0% in 2015–2019 to 21.7% in 2020–2024 (+1.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Alma?
A renting household in Alma has 2.3 people on average, against 2.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Alma?
The median renting household in Alma, KS has an income of $34,844 (±$8,260) a year, against $89,028 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alma city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alma city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Alma city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Alma city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Alma city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Alma city, Kansas (place:01350, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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