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Alameda County

California · 1,443,741 residents · 737.459 sq mi
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Alameda County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,946. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $291,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,443,741
+13%since 1990
from 1,279,182 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,958 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,735 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.5
+5%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.2M1.4M1.5M1.6M1.7M1990201020202024Alameda County
20241.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,946
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,544 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,680
+52%since 1990
from $17,547 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $626 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
45.3% rent
Afford Score
5.2
−13%since 1990
from 6.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(762,557)
Black17.9%(229,316)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(176,017)
Asian15.1%(193,282)
Diversity Score83%(1,061,914)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(591,095)
Black14.6%(211,124)
Hispanic / Latino19%(273,910)
Asian20.3%(292,673)
Diversity Score88%(1,270,435)
Diversity Score
88
+6%since 1990
from 83 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−11%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$866,800+197%
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ALAMEDA COUNTY VS
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Home value$530,700+82%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alameda County, California?

Alameda County, California has about 1,443,741 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alameda County, California?

The typical household in Alameda County, California earns about $55,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alameda County, California expensive?

In Alameda County, California, the median home is worth about $291,900, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Alameda County, California?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alameda County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alameda County, California?

About 11.0% of people in Alameda County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alameda County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Alameda County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 164,559 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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