About Alba
Alba is a tiny community in southwestern Missouri, home to 571 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Alba is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,730 residents per square mile.
📰 Alba News Today
- Alba opens new city hall in donated Southwest Missouri Bank building KOAM News Now · Aug 12
- Firefighters battle large fire at Alba machine shop FourStatesHomepage.com · Mar 27
- Alba Machine Products massive fire, smoke seen rolling from miles away KOAM News Now · Mar 30
- Gary Dale Capps Obituary (2026) - Carthage, MO - Simpson Funeral Home - Webb City Legacy obituary · Mar 13
- Moving a home in two pieces, city house becomes a farm house | Joplin News First KOAM News Now · May 14
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What Makes Alba Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)571
Rank in state#442 of 938
Land area0.33 sq mi
Density1,730/sq mi
Coordinates37.2372, -94.4176