Alameda County, California
U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
1,673,133 Population
737.46 Square Miles
2,268.77 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
38 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
20.57%
18 to 34
24.42%
35 to 64
41.03%
65 and Over
13.99%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.46%
Female
50.54%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
32.94%
Native
67.06%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
25.7%
2000 to 2009
24.48%
1990 to 1999
21.75%
Before 1990
28.07%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
11%
High School Grad or Higher
89%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
49.64%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.42%
Dropped Out
2.58%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
54.01%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$53,815
Median Household Income
$112,017
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.95%
Unemployed
5.05%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
8.91%
Population Under 18
Poverty
9.37%
Non-poverty
90.63%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.71%
Non-poverty
90.29%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
33 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
4.29%
With Health Insurance Coverage
95.71%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.82
Number of Households
581,683
Marital Status
Single
49.78%
Married
50.21%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
39.33%
Now Married
52.13%
Widowed
1.87%
Divorced
6.67%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
35.15%
Now Married
48.36%
Widowed
6.99%
Divorced
9.5%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.46%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
617,045
Occupancy Status
Occupied
94.27%
Vacant
5.73%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
53.88%
Renter Occupied
46.12%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
35.18%
For Sale
6.08%
Other
58.74%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1968
Types of Structures
Single Unit
60.73%
Multi Unit
38.01%
Mobile Home
1.19%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.07%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
72.07%
Without Mortgage
27.93%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$870,100
Median Gross Rent
$2,043
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
12.65%