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Alameda

California · 78,280 residents · 10.399 sq mi
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Alameda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,737. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $920,200. Households here earn about 36% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,280
+8%since 2000
from 72,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,528 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 6,949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
69K72K74K77K79K1990201020202024Alameda
202477K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,737
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,285 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,135
+78%since 2000
from $30,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$920,200
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,973
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $899 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
51.7% rent
Afford Score
8.6
+46%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(37,921)
Black6%(4,350)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(6,725)
Asian26%(18,757)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.5%(53,844)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(32,152)
Black5.6%(4,399)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(9,435)
Asian32.1%(25,107)
Other7.8%(6,134)
Diversity Score87.1%(68,152)
Diversity Score
87
+17%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
25.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alameda, California?

Alameda, California has about 78,280 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alameda, California?

The typical household in Alameda, California earns about $106,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alameda, California expensive?

In Alameda, California, the median home is worth about $920,200, and the typical rent is about $1,973 a month.

How educated are people in Alameda, California?

About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alameda, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alameda, California?

About 7.1% of people in Alameda, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alameda, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Alameda, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,821 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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