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Alum Rock

California · 12,042 residents · 0.869 sq mi
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Alum Rock is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,479. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $681,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,042
−11%since 2000
from 13,479 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
13,857 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 15,511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+18%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,479
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,567 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,605
+86%since 2000
from $15,359 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$681,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,963
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,100 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+40%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(2,677)
Black2%(273)
Hispanic / Latino67%(9,029)
Asian8.1%(1,089)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.2%(7,974)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(1,238)
Black1.2%(139)
Hispanic / Latino67.1%(8,077)
Asian18.5%(2,230)
Other2.4%(286)
Diversity Score62.3%(7,505)
Diversity Score
62
+5%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
35.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alum Rock, California?

Alum Rock, California has about 12,042 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alum Rock, California?

The typical household in Alum Rock, California earns about $95,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alum Rock, California expensive?

In Alum Rock, California, the median home is worth about $681,100, and the typical rent is about $1,963 a month.

How educated are people in Alum Rock, California?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alum Rock, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alum Rock, California?

About 11.3% of people in Alum Rock, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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