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Alhambra

California · 82,868 residents · 7.631 sq mi
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Alhambra has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,593. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $630,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82,868
−3%since 2000
from 85,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,859 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 11,244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+17%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K82K83K85K86K1990201020202024Alhambra
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,593
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,213 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,589
+88%since 2000
from $17,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$630,200
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,495
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
61.8% rent
Afford Score
9.5
+82%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(6,942)
Black1.6%(1,345)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(29,910)
Asian51.3%(42,552)
Other2.4%(2,026)
Diversity Score74.7%(61,868)
Diversity Score
75
−3%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
48.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alhambra, California?

Alhambra, California has about 82,868 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alhambra, California?

The typical household in Alhambra, California earns about $66,593 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 $630,200, and the typical rent is about $1,495 a month.

How educated are people in Alhambra, California?

About 36.4% 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 12.1% 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 762 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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