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Alpine

California · 14,696 residents · 26.786 sq mi
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Alpine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $622,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,696
+12%since 2000
from 13,143 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
549 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+11%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Alpine
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,382
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,832 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,810
+45%since 2000
from $29,523 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$622,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,701
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $769 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+47%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(11,074)
Black0.8%(104)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,343)
Asian1.9%(256)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(3,898)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(10,364)
Black1.5%(221)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(2,688)
Asian2.1%(306)
Other3.7%(536)
Diversity Score52.8%(7,761)
Diversity Score
53
+78%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpine, California?

Alpine, California has about 14,696 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpine, California?

The typical household in Alpine, California earns about $92,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpine, California expensive?

In Alpine, California, the median home is worth about $622,900, and the typical rent is about $1,701 a month.

How educated are people in Alpine, California?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alpine, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpine, California?

About 7.0% of people in Alpine, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpine, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpine, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,001 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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