Alamo, California Population 2022
Alamo is a city located in Contra Costa County California. With a 2020 population of 15,462, it is the 395th largest city in California and the 2890th largest city in the United States. Alamo is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,314 in 2020. Spanning over 10 miles, Alamo has a population density of 1,598 people per square mile.
The average household income in Alamo is $299,574 with a poverty rate of 4.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,770 per month, and the median house value is $1.71 Mn. The median age in Alamo is 49.7 years, 48.5 years for males, and 51 years for females.
Alamo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alamowas:
- White: 82.94%
- Asian: 11.60%
- Two or more races: 4.25%
- Other race: 0.77%
- Black or African American: 0.43%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
- Native American: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,499 | 82.94% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 1,608 | 11.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 107 | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 589 | 4.25% |
Alamo Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,734 | 2.92 | 93.1 |
| Married | 3,670 | 3.21 | 95.9 |
| Male | 57 | 3.09 | 100 |
| Female | 255 | 3.51 | 64.3 |
| Non Family | 752 | 1.28 | 88.4 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 0.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 0.65% |
| High School Graduate | 506 | 5.16% |
| Some College | 1,117 | 11.40% |
| Associates Degree | 756 | 7.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,569 | 46.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,730 | 27.85% |
Alamo Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 66 | 62 | 62 |
| Asian | 1,075 | 1,051 | 906 |
| 2+ Races | 266 | 265 | 214 |
| White | 7,999 | 7,909 | 5,887 |
| Hispanic | 505 | 498 | 364 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | |
| Black | 29 | 27 |
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 other race people with a rate of 93.94%.
$125,205
Average Earnings
$171,189
Average Male
$62,358
Average Female
Alamo Language by Age
Alamo Language
85.12% of Alamo residents speak only English, while 14.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.26% of the population.
Alamo Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56 | 54 | 96.43% |
| Hispanic | 783 | 62 | 7.92% |
| Asian | 1,605 | 123 | 7.66% |
| White | 10,924 | 403 | 3.69% |
| Other | 58 | NaN% |
4.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.71%
Male Poverty Rate
3.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alamo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alamo is Black, with 96.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alamo is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.80%.
Alamo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
65.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
68.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Alamo Married by Age and Sex
Alamo 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 45-54.
Alamo Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 604 | 6.52% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.67% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.36% |
Alamo Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
3%
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
50.02%
Born in Alamo
84.91%
Native Born
15.09%
Foreign Born
4.19%
Non Citizen
10.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.91% of Alamo residents were born in the United States, with 50.02% having been born in California. 4.19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,570 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 14,644 | 74 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 14,718 | 74 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 14,792 | 74 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 14,866 | 74 | 0.50% |
| 2015 | 14,940 | 74 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 15,014 | 74 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 15,088 | 74 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 15,162 | 74 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 15,236 | 74 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 15,314 | 78 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 15,388 | 74 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 15,462 | 74 | 0.48% |