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 $182,223 with a poverty rate of 6.91%. The median age in Alameda is 40.7 years: 39.7 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alameda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,357 | 43.39% |
| Asian | 23,254 | 30.25% |
| Two or more races | 11,173 | 14.53% |
| Black or African American | 4,659 | 6.06% |
| Other race | 3,719 | 4.84% |
| Native American | 367 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 347 | 0.45% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,810 | 2.54 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 14,804 | 3.25 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 10,729 | 1.31 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Female | 3,208 | 3.17 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Male | 1,069 | 3.08 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,619 | 2.9% |
| Associates Degree | 3,605 | 6.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,464 | 34.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,199 | 25.44% |
| High School Graduate | 6,041 | 10.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,051 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 8,828 | 15.82% |
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 | 24,581 | 24,012 | 16,709 |
| Asian | 18,313 | 16,076 | 10,584 |
| Hispanic | 6,393 | 5,766 | 2,931 |
| 2+ Races | 5,382 | 5,056 | 3,352 |
| Black | 2,999 | 2,888 | 1,142 |
| Other Race | 2,666 | 2,326 | 1,038 |
| Native American | 328 | 272 | 98 |
| Islander | 207 | 207 | 61 |
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 67.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,983 | $108,092 | $86,534 |
| Graduate Degree | $127,595 | $146,630 | $109,698 |
| High School Graduate | $46,879 | $49,625 | $42,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,444 | $45,768 | $23,472 |
| Overall | $84,715 | $96,547 | $76,576 |
| Some College | $54,161 | $59,750 | $52,174 |
$84,715
Average Earnings
$96,547
Average Male
$76,576
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.43% of Alameda residents speak only English, while 34.57% 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 | 30,618 | 1,640 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 23,101 | 1,550 | 6.71% |
| Hispanic | 10,812 | 990 | 9.16% |
| Black | 4,466 | 778 | 17.42% |
| Multiple | 11,071 | 711 | 6.42% |
| Other | 3,672 | 340 | 9.26% |
| Islander | 306 | 58 | 18.95% |
| Native | 367 | 49 | 13.35% |
6.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.92%
Male Poverty Rate
6.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alameda is Islander, with 18.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alameda is White, with 5.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.46% |
| High School | 14.15% |
| Some College | 9.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.57% |
| Male Employed | 3.47% |
| Female Employed | 2.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $165,571 | $216,702 |
| Households | $132,015 | $182,223 |
| Married Families | $194,297 | $242,373 |
| Non Families | $82,742 | $111,758 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,533
Number of Veterans
2,320
Male Veterans
213
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,053 |
| First Gulf War | 520 |
| Second Gulf War | 394 |
| Korea | 201 |
| World War II | 128 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 832 |
| 65 to 74 | 748 |
| 55 to 64 | 426 |
| 35 to 54 | 322 |
| 18 to 34 | 205 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,537 | 5.74% |
| Asian | 348 | 1.78% |
| 2+ Races | 225 | 3.77% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 2.51% |
| Other Race | 168 | 5.91% |
| Black | 167 | 4.92% |
| Native American | 58 | 17.31% |
| Islander | 30 | 13.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
5%
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
50.79%
Born in Alameda
74.63%
Native Born
25.37%
Foreign Born
8.07%
Non Citizen
17.3%
Naturalized
74.63% of Alameda residents were born in the United States, with 50.79% having been born in California. 8.07% 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% |