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Alamo

California · 15,314 residents · 9.816 sq mi
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Alamo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $248,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% 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 $1,707,900. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 215% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,314
−2%since 2000
from 15,626 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,560 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+15%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K15K17K19K1990201020202024Alamo
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$248,167
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$108,034
+64%since 2000
from $65,705 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,707,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $726,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,770
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
8.7% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+30%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(13,637)
Black0.5%(72)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(616)
Asian6%(930)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(3,819)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(11,379)
Black0.7%(114)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,115)
Asian11.6%(1,784)
Other3.1%(472)
Diversity Score49.1%(7,520)
Diversity Score
49
+101%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamo, California?

Alamo, California has about 15,314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamo, California?

The typical household in Alamo, California earns about $248,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamo, California expensive?

In Alamo, California, the median home is worth about $1,707,900, and the typical rent is about $2,770 a month.

How educated are people in Alamo, California?

About 74.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alamo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamo, California?

About 4.7% of people in Alamo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,037 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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