Alameda County, California
U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
1,649,060 Population
737.46 Square Miles
2,236.14 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
39.5 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
19.2%
18 to 34
23.02%
35 to 64
41.38%
65 and Over
16.4%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.65%
Female
50.35%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
35.43%
Native
64.57%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
35.7%
2000 to 2009
21.87%
1990 to 1999
18.62%
Before 1990
23.81%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
11.22%
High School Grad or Higher
88.78%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
53.38%
School Dropout Rate
In School
98.56%
Dropped Out
1.44%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
51.85%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$65,740
Median Household Income
$129,130
Gini Index
0.48
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.08%
Unemployed
4.92%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
8.66%
Population Under 18
Poverty
7.37%
Non-poverty
92.63%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
11.52%
Non-poverty
88.48%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
33 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
3.77%
With Health Insurance Coverage
96.23%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.63
Number of Households
612,675
Marital Status
Single
49.24%
Married
50.76%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
39.88%
Now Married
52.54%
Widowed
1.58%
Divorced
6%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
35.4%
Now Married
49.03%
Widowed
6.9%
Divorced
8.66%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.29%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
650,539
Occupancy Status
Occupied
94.18%
Vacant
5.82%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
54.51%
Renter Occupied
45.49%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
42.11%
For Sale
6.52%
Other
51.38%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1969
Types of Structures
Single Unit
59.56%
Multi Unit
38.91%
Mobile Home
1.47%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.06%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
69.4%
Without Mortgage
30.6%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$1,090,600
Median Gross Rent
$2,312
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
11.5%