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Alameda, California
Alameda, city, in Alameda County, California. Alameda had 76,876 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 78,280 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 77,238 (±40). GEOID 0600562.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
76,876
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 78,280 · ACS 2020-2024: 77,238 ±40
Median household income
$137,697
±$5,003 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,235,700
±$41,564 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,474
±$62 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Alameda and what county is it in?
Alameda is a city in Alameda County, California. It covers 10.4 square miles of land, 7,528 residents per square mile in 2020.
Alameda is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Alameda, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 76,876 people lived in Alameda on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 78,280 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 77,238 (±40).
| Measure | Alameda | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 77,238 ±40 | 1,649,473 | −1,284 |
| Households | 29,988 ±817 | 598,246 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.07 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 32,291 ±878 | 637,212 | no clear change |
Alameda's population since 2000
From 72,259 in 2000 to 76,876 in 2025: up 6.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Alameda as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Alameda?
The median resident of Alameda is 41.0 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 40.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 28.6%. 25.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alameda | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 ±0.9 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±1.1 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±1.3 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±1.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.9% ±1.5 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.9% ±1.7 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±1.4 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 28.6% ±1.6 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.8% ±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 25.7% ±1.7 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 34.5% ±2.3 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±0.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0% ±0.5 pts | 4.0% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8% ±0.9 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.5% ±1.7 pts | 52.2% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.7% ±1.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±1.5 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alameda earn?
Half of Alameda's 29,988 households earn less than $137,697 a year (±$5,003), against $129,367 in Alameda County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $128,923 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,774 after inflation. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alameda | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $137,697 ±$5,003 | $129,367 | +$8,774 |
| Mean household income | $189,621 ±$9,649 | $177,144 | – |
| Per capita income | $75,137 ±$3,846 | $65,862 | +$10,590 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% ±1.1 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8% ±1.3 pts | 8.8% | −4.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.8% ±1.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±0.9 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0% ±1.1 pts | 94.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alameda?
Owners occupy 50.7% of Alameda's occupied homes and renters 49.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,235,700 by its owner (±$41,564). The median renter pays $2,474 a month including utilities, and 37.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alameda | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,235,700 ±$41,564 | $1,090,100 | +$177,426 |
| Median gross rent | $2,474 ±$62 | $2,357 | +$214 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.2% ±3.6 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,933 ±$137 | $3,810 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.7% ±2.1 pts | 54.4% | +2.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.3% ±2.1 pts | 45.6% | – |
| Housing units | 32,291 ±878 | 637,212 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±1.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.4% ±1.7 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5% ±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.9% ±1.8 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.1% ±1.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Alameda building?
Builders took permits for 31 new housing units in Alameda in 2025 (27 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Alameda work and get to work?
44.2% of Alameda's workers drive alone and 32.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Alameda | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.0% ±1.4 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | +2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 44.2% ±2.0 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±1.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 10.0% ±1.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 32.7% ±2.1 pts | 25.7% | +25.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.6 min ±1.2 | 31.0 min | −3.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Alameda?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Alameda, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $91,354 (Tract 4280) to $233,846 (Tract 4271).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4283.02Alameda County | 6,812 | $192,198 |
| Tract 4283.01Alameda County | 6,618 | $177,551 |
| Tract 4282Alameda County | 6,385 | $120,875 |
| Tract 4287Alameda County | 5,600 | $191,528 |
| Tract 4273Alameda County | 5,556 | $141,594 |
| Tract 4277Alameda County | 4,963 | $107,083 |
| Tract 4284Alameda County | 4,864 | $108,681 |
| Tract 4276Alameda County | 4,774 | $99,561 |
| Tract 4279Alameda County | 4,708 | $111,713 |
| Tract 4281Alameda County | 4,685 | $166,274 |
| Tract 4278Alameda County | 4,652 | $143,636 |
| Tract 4272Alameda County | 4,138 | $110,926 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Alameda) · Census block assignment files
How does Alameda compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Alameda is the 497th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 114th-most populous of 483 in California.
Alameda ranks 190th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 114th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 246th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 119th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 190th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 141st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 205th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 636th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 144th | 988 |
| Median age | 475th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 889th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 89th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 294th | 1,069 |
Alameda's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Alameda with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Alameda?
1 of the 57 figures for Alameda on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Alameda are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Alameda.