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Alameda County

California · 1,682,353 residents · 737.459 sq mi
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Alameda County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,888. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $825,300. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,682,353
+17%since 2000
from 1,443,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,281 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+9%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.2M1.4M1.5M1.6M1.7M1990201020202024Alameda County
20241.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,888
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,946 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,883
+87%since 2000
from $26,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$825,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,904
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $852 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
48.2% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+51%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(591,095)
Black14.6%(211,124)
Hispanic / Latino19%(273,910)
Asian20.3%(292,673)
Other0%
Diversity Score88%(1,270,435)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(472,277)
Black9.5%(159,499)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(393,749)
Asian32.1%(540,511)
Other6.1%(102,297)
Diversity Score93.3%(1,569,419)
Segregation Score38.9%(654,838)
Diversity Score
93
+6%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
32.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alameda County, California?

Alameda County, California has about 1,682,353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alameda County, California earns about $104,888 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 $825,300, and the typical rent is about $1,904 a month.

How educated are people in Alameda County, California?

About 48.7% 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 9.3% 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 403,171 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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