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Alpine County

California · 1,204 residents · 738.34 sq mi
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Alpine County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $372,500. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,204
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+27%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9731K1K2K2K1990201020202024Alpine County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,750
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,690
+54%since 2000
from $24,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+1%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(867)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(94)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(294)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(801)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino7%(84)
Asian1%(12)
Other31.5%(379)
Diversity Score65.1%(784)
Diversity Score
65
+167%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpine County, California?

Alpine County, California has about 1,204 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alpine County, California earns about $85,750 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 $372,500, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Alpine County, California?

About 38.4% 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 12.0% 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 91 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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