Alameda, California Population 2022
Alameda is a city located in Alameda County California. With a 2020 population of 79,174, it is the 117th largest city in California and the 489th largest city in the United States. Alameda is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 1.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 78,280 in 2020. Spanning over 23 miles, Alameda has a population density of 7,577 people per square mile.
The average household income in Alameda is $131,519 with a poverty rate of 7.10%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,973 per month, and the median house value is $920,200. The median age in Alameda is 40.6 years, 39.2 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
Alameda Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alamedawas:
- White: 45.92%
- Asian: 31.83%
- Two or more races: 8.96%
- Black or African American: 7.06%
- Other race: 5.44%
- Native American: 0.44%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.36%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,655 | 45.92% |
| Black or African American | 5,633 | 7.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 349 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 25,405 | 31.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 284 | 0.36% |
| Some Other Race | 4,346 | 5.44% |
| Two or More Races | 7,155 | 8.96% |
Alameda Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,514 | 2.58 | 48.2 |
| Married | 14,703 | 3.33 | 63.5 |
| Male | 1,069 | 3.18 | 42.8 |
| Female | 3,243 | 3.32 | 39.4 |
| Non Family | 11,499 | 1.35 | 31.6 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,329 | 3.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,505 | 4.29% |
| High School Graduate | 6,606 | 11.31% |
| Some College | 10,247 | 17.54% |
| Associates Degree | 3,629 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,228 | 34.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,887 | 22.06% |
Alameda Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,968 | 25,249 | 17,105 |
| 2+ Races | 3,268 | 3,135 | 1,802 |
| Asian | 19,423 | 16,666 | 10,520 |
| Black | 3,733 | 3,457 | 1,539 |
| Hispanic | 6,350 | 5,395 | 2,239 |
| Other Race | 3,148 | 2,563 | 1,041 |
| Native American | 279 | 216 | 76 |
| Islander | 175 | 175 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 65.87%.
$66,219
Average Earnings
$73,285
Average Male
$61,017
Average Female
Alameda Language by Age
Alameda Language
65.35% of Alameda residents speak only English, while 34.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 20.62% of the population.
Alameda Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,398 | 1,138 | 21.08% |
| Native | 349 | 59 | 16.91% |
| Hispanic | 9,996 | 1,241 | 12.41% |
| Multiple | 7,092 | 628 | 8.86% |
| Asian | 25,173 | 1,269 | 5.04% |
| White | 32,250 | 1,546 | 4.79% |
| Other | 753 | NaN% |
7.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.63%
Male Poverty Rate
7.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alameda
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alameda is Black, with 21.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alameda is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.88%.
Alameda Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Alameda Married by Age and Sex
Alameda Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Alameda Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,568 | 5.34% |
| Black | 159 | 3.85% |
| Native American | 56 | 18.86% |
| Asian | 697 | 3.31% |
| Islander | 17 | 8.13% |
| Other Race | 270 | 8.04% |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 4.91% |
| Hispanic | 263 | 3.80% |
Alameda Veterans by Education
5.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
50.76%
Born in Alameda
74.74%
Native Born
25.26%
Foreign Born
7.93%
Non Citizen
17.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
74.74% of Alameda residents were born in the United States, with 50.76% having been born in California. 7.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 460 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 1,557 | 1,097 | 12.97% |
| 1880 | 5,708 | 4,151 | 13.87% |
| 1890 | 11,165 | 5,457 | 6.94% |
| 1900 | 16,464 | 5,299 | 3.96% |
| 1910 | 23,383 | 6,919 | 3.57% |
| 1920 | 28,806 | 5,423 | 2.11% |
| 1930 | 35,033 | 6,227 | 1.98% |
| 1940 | 36,256 | 1,223 | 0.34% |
| 1950 | 64,430 | 28,174 | 5.92% |
| 1960 | 63,855 | -575 | -0.09% |
| 1970 | 70,968 | 7,113 | 1.06% |
| 1980 | 63,852 | -7,116 | -1.05% |
| 1990 | 76,459 | 12,607 | 1.82% |
| 2000 | 72,259 | -4,200 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 73,812 | 1,553 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 74,259 | 447 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 74,706 | 447 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 75,153 | 447 | 0.60% |
| 2014 | 75,600 | 447 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 76,047 | 447 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 76,494 | 447 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 76,941 | 447 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 77,388 | 447 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 77,835 | 447 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 78,280 | 445 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 78,727 | 447 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 79,174 | 447 | 0.57% |