Alameda is a city located in Alameda County California. Alameda has a 2024 population of 74,434. Alameda is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 78,109 in 2020.
The average household income in Alameda is $171,518 with a poverty rate of 7.14%. The median age in Alameda is 40.6 years: 39.2 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alameda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,762 | 44.82% |
| Asian | 24,319 | 31.35% |
| Two or more races | 9,200 | 11.86% |
| Black or African American | 5,323 | 6.86% |
| Other race | 3,232 | 4.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 423 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 306 | 0.39% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,820 | 2.56 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Married | 14,828 | 3.26 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Non Family | 10,760 | 1.33 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Female | 3,314 | 3.23 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Male | 918 | 3.32 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
48.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,939 | 3.43% |
| Associates Degree | 3,617 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,232 | 35.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,623 | 24.08% |
| High School Graduate | 6,001 | 10.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,992 | 3.52% |
| Some College | 9,177 | 16.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,379 | 24,751 | 17,259 |
| Asian | 18,738 | 16,450 | 10,934 |
| Hispanic | 5,607 | 4,982 | 2,376 |
| 2+ Races | 4,405 | 4,147 | 2,777 |
| Black | 3,448 | 3,176 | 1,135 |
| Other Race | 2,370 | 2,094 | 881 |
| Islander | 247 | 247 | 50 |
| Native American | 244 | 179 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 68.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,263 | $109,252 | $85,681 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,333 | $146,585 | $105,521 |
| High School Graduate | $43,716 | $46,382 | $37,320 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,714 | $42,586 | $21,822 |
| Overall | $82,067 | $92,472 | $74,276 |
| Some College | $51,455 | $59,833 | $46,923 |
$82,067
Average Earnings
$92,472
Average Male
$74,276
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.1% of Alameda residents speak only English, while 33.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 20.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,469 | 1,782 | 5.66% |
| Asian | 24,181 | 1,594 | 6.59% |
| Black | 5,065 | 890 | 17.57% |
| Hispanic | 9,234 | 885 | 9.58% |
| Multiple | 9,126 | 598 | 6.55% |
| Other | 3,174 | 286 | 9.01% |
| Native | 306 | 52 | 16.99% |
| Islander | 387 | 52 | 13.44% |
7.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.08%
Male Poverty Rate
7.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alameda is Black, with 17.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alameda is White, with 5.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.24% |
| High School | 13.64% |
| Some College | 7.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.98% |
| Female Employed | 2.93% |
| Male Employed | 2.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,118 | $203,917 |
| Households | $129,917 | $171,518 |
| Married Families | $190,739 | $227,795 |
| Non Families | $76,271 | $104,056 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,690
Number of Veterans
2,450
Male Veterans
240
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,088 |
| First Gulf War | 512 |
| Second Gulf War | 477 |
| Korea | 206 |
| World War II | 142 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 939 |
| 65 to 74 | 724 |
| 55 to 64 | 458 |
| 35 to 54 | 338 |
| 18 to 34 | 231 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,519 | 5.39% |
| Asian | 493 | 2.42% |
| Black | 277 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 2.87% |
| Other Race | 162 | 6.38% |
| 2+ Races | 150 | 3.01% |
| Native American | 63 | 24.8% |
| Islander | 26 | 8.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.16%
Born in Alameda
75.32%
Native Born
24.68%
Foreign Born
7.72%
Non Citizen
16.97%
Naturalized
75.32% of Alameda residents were born in the United States, with 51.16% having been born in California. 7.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 69,840 | -919 | -1.3% |
| 2028 | 70,759 | -919 | -1.28% |
| 2027 | 71,678 | -918 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 72,596 | -919 | -1.25% |
| 2025 | 73,515 | -919 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 74,434 | -919 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 75,353 | -284 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 75,637 | -1,004 | -1.31% |
| 2021 | 76,641 | -1,468 | -1.88% |
| 2020 | 78,109 | -1,704 | -2.13% |
| 2019 | 79,813 | -383 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 80,196 | 18 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 80,178 | 155 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 80,023 | 1,026 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 78,997 | 1,351 | 1.74% |
| 2014 | 77,646 | 1,030 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 76,616 | 866 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 75,750 | 1,060 | 1.42% |
| 2011 | 74,690 | 789 | 1.07% |
| 2010 | 73,901 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 72,259 | -4,200 | -5.49% |
| 1990 | 76,459 | 12,607 | 19.74% |
| 1980 | 63,852 | -7,116 | -10.03% |
| 1970 | 70,968 | 7,113 | 11.14% |
| 1960 | 63,855 | -575 | -0.89% |
| 1950 | 64,430 | 28,174 | 77.71% |
| 1940 | 36,256 | 1,223 | 3.49% |
| 1930 | 35,033 | 6,227 | 21.62% |
| 1920 | 28,806 | 5,423 | 23.19% |
| 1910 | 23,383 | 6,919 | 42.03% |
| 1900 | 16,464 | 5,299 | 47.46% |
| 1890 | 11,165 | 5,457 | 95.6% |
| 1880 | 5,708 | 4,151 | 266.6% |
| 1870 | 1,557 | 1,097 | 238.48% |
| 1860 | 460 | -69,380 | -99.34% |