U.S. County · Profile

Alameda County

1.6MTotal Population
2,198Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+12.36%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Alameda County has a population of 1,622,188 as of 2023. It is located in California.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Alameda County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):22.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White34.0%551,544
Asian32.1%520,722
Hispanic or Latino22.2%360,126
Some Other Race12.1%196,285
Black or African American10.2%165,463
Two or More Races9.9%160,597
American Indian/Alaska Native0.9%14,600
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.8%12,978

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Alameda County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$122,488
64.2% above national average
Per Capita Income
$60,193
57.0% above national average
Poverty Rate
9.2%
20.0% below national average
Median Age
38.4 years

Income & Poverty

$122,488Median Household Income
$60,193Per Capita Income
9.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$122,488$164,668
Families$149,535$191,190
Married-couple Families$149,535$167,479
Nonfamily Households$74,382$80,333

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Alameda County, California.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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