Alhambra is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Alhambra has a 2024 population of 78,817. Alhambra is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -4.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 82,652 in 2020.
The average household income in Alhambra is $111,840 with a poverty rate of 12.26%. The median age in Alhambra is 41.9 years: 39.7 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alhambra was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 41,645 | 51.11% |
| Other race | 15,582 | 19.12% |
| White | 12,072 | 14.82% |
| Two or more races | 9,038 | 11.09% |
| Black or African American | 2,056 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 954 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 136 | 0.17% |
Asian
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,092 | 2.68 | 42 | 58 |
| Married | 13,660 | 3.32 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 9,525 | 1.41 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Female | 4,615 | 3.15 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Male | 2,292 | 3.23 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
42.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,441 | 7.15% |
| Associates Degree | 4,706 | 7.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,059 | 25.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,340 | 13.42% |
| High School Graduate | 13,021 | 20.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,746 | 9.25% |
| Some College | 9,837 | 15.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33,071 | 26,361 | 13,946 |
| Hispanic | 19,793 | 16,511 | 5,487 |
| Other Race | 10,770 | 8,662 | 2,220 |
| White | 6,216 | 6,057 | 3,430 |
| 2+ Races | 6,158 | 5,630 | 2,870 |
| Black | 1,498 | 1,413 | 664 |
| Native American | 722 | 677 | 239 |
| Islander | 136 | 123 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 55.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,390 | $68,589 | $62,329 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,288 | $83,323 | $87,800 |
| High School Graduate | $36,643 | $41,667 | $32,287 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,863 | $30,835 | $21,944 |
| Overall | $49,734 | $53,315 | $47,197 |
| Some College | $48,973 | $55,036 | $43,452 |
$49,734
Average Earnings
$53,315
Average Male
$47,197
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.5% of Alhambra residents speak only English, while 68.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 43.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 41,488 | 6,087 | 14.67% |
| Hispanic | 28,447 | 2,394 | 8.42% |
| Other | 15,489 | 1,416 | 9.14% |
| Multiple | 9,020 | 882 | 9.78% |
| White | 6,593 | 680 | 10.31% |
| Black | 2,009 | 372 | 18.52% |
| Native | 954 | 50 | 5.24% |
12.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.71%
Male Poverty Rate
13.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alhambra is Black, with 18.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alhambra is Native, with 5.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.2% |
| High School | 14.8% |
| Some College | 8.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.77% |
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Employed | 5.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,307 | $120,120 |
| Households | $85,189 | $111,840 |
| Married Families | $107,429 | $132,948 |
| Non Families | $63,850 | $85,574 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,842
Number of Veterans
1,659
Male Veterans
183
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 754 |
| Vietnam | 431 |
| First Gulf War | 358 |
| Korea | 74 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 672 |
| 75+ | 385 |
| 18 to 34 | 303 |
| 65 to 74 | 274 |
| 55 to 64 | 208 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 612 | 5.87% |
| Hispanic | 570 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 551 | 1.56% |
| 2+ Races | 259 | 3.8% |
| Black | 216 | 13.29% |
| Other Race | 168 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 23 | 2.94% |
| Islander | 13 | 9.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
45.44%
Born in Alhambra
54.14%
Native Born
45.86%
Foreign Born
15.03%
Non Citizen
30.83%
Naturalized
54.14% of Alhambra residents were born in the United States, with 45.44% having been born in California. 15.03% 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 | 74,023 | -959 | -1.28% |
| 2028 | 74,982 | -959 | -1.26% |
| 2027 | 75,941 | -958 | -1.25% |
| 2026 | 76,899 | -959 | -1.23% |
| 2025 | 77,858 | -959 | -1.22% |
| 2024 | 78,817 | -959 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 79,776 | -547 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 80,323 | -938 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 81,261 | -1,391 | -1.68% |
| 2020 | 82,652 | -1,280 | -1.53% |
| 2019 | 83,932 | -734 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 84,666 | -604 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 85,270 | -71 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 85,341 | 255 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 85,086 | 451 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 84,635 | 330 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 84,305 | 299 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 84,006 | 444 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 83,562 | 455 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 83,107 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 85,804 | 3,698 | 4.5% |
| 1990 | 82,106 | 17,339 | 26.77% |
| 1980 | 64,767 | 2,642 | 4.25% |
| 1970 | 62,125 | 7,318 | 13.35% |
| 1960 | 54,807 | 3,448 | 6.71% |
| 1950 | 51,359 | 12,424 | 31.91% |
| 1940 | 38,935 | 9,463 | 32.11% |
| 1930 | 29,472 | 20,376 | 224.01% |
| 1920 | 9,096 | 4,075 | 81.16% |
| 1910 | 5,021 | 4,221 | 527.63% |
| 1900 | 800 | -8 | -0.99% |
| 1890 | 808 | -73,215 | -98.91% |