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Alhambra

California · 83,089 residents · 7.631 sq mi
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Alhambra has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,527. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $514,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83,089
−3%since 2000
from 85,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,888 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 11,244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K82K83K85K86K1990201020202024Alhambra
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,527
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,213 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,327
+40%since 2000
from $17,350 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$514,800
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,126
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
59.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.0
+92%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(11,881)
Black1.5%(1,255)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(30,453)
Asian46.9%(40,269)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.2%(66,201)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10%(8,346)
Black1.3%(1,078)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(28,582)
Asian52.5%(43,614)
Other1.2%(965)
Diversity Score73.8%(61,361)
Diversity Score
74
−4%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
52.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alhambra, California?

Alhambra, California has about 83,089 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alhambra, California?

The typical household in Alhambra, California earns about $51,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alhambra, California expensive?

In Alhambra, California, the median home is worth about $514,800, and the typical rent is about $1,126 a month.

How educated are people in Alhambra, California?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alhambra, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alhambra, California?

About 12.7% of people in Alhambra, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alhambra, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Alhambra, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 983 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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