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Alpine County

California · 1,043 residents (2025 est.) · 738.34 sq mi
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#12Fastest shrinkingof 3,135-13.4%#89Most expensive homesof 3,139$590,200#121Highest median household incomeof 3,143$105,521
The short version

Alpine County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,521. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $590,200. It ranks in the top 1% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,616
+34%since 2000
from 1,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+40%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+1%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,043 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9731K1K2K2K1990201020202024Alpine County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(68)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(74)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(85)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.8%(143)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.3%(134)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.4%(201)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(195)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.9%(111)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.3%(264)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.3%(264)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.6%(74)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.2%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,521
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,426
+102%since 2000
from $24,431 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
+11%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$590,200
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
72.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
−30%since 2009
from 7.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alpine County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(867)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(94)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(923)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(216)
Asian2.2%(36)
Other27.3%(441)
Diversity Score
73
+33%since 2009
from 55 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.2%(149)
Colombian1.8%(29)
Salvadoran0.7%(12)
Argentine0.6%(10)
Spaniard0.2%(3)
Guatemalan0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.9%(30)
Japanese0.2%(3)
Korean0.2%(3)
Ancestry
Irish11.3%(182)
German11.1%(180)
English7.4%(119)
American6.1%(99)
Dutch4%(65)
Italian2.6%(42)
Swedish1.4%(22)
Norwegian1.3%(21)
Scottish1.2%(19)
Greek0.9%(15)
Russian0.9%(15)
British0.6%(10)
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Ukrainian0.6%(9)
Polish0.4%(7)
Arab0.4%(6)
Lebanese0.4%(6)
Romanian0.4%(6)
Armenian0.2%(4)
Canadian0.2%(4)
French0.2%(4)
Danish0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+133%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 87.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married47.6%(327)
Married42.1%(289)
Widowed1.6%(11)
Divorced8.7%(60)
Women 15+
Never married37.9%(266)
Married44.7%(314)
Widowed4.7%(33)
Divorced12.7%(89)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpine County, California?

Alpine County, California has about 1,616 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alpine County, California earns about $105,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpine County, California expensive?

In Alpine County, California, the median home is worth about $590,200.

How educated are people in Alpine County, California?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alpine County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpine County, California?

About 10.0% of people in Alpine County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpine County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpine County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 503 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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