Alameda County, California Population 2022
Alameda County, California's estimated population is 1,685,050 with a growth rate of 0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alameda County, California is the 8th largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 1,512,990 and has seen a growth of 11.37% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 8,927 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 24,237 | 15,310 | 171.50% |
| 1880 | 62,976 | 38,739 | 159.83% |
| 1890 | 93,864 | 30,888 | 49.05% |
| 1900 | 130,197 | 36,333 | 38.71% |
| 1910 | 246,131 | 115,934 | 89.05% |
| 1920 | 344,177 | 98,046 | 39.83% |
| 1930 | 474,883 | 130,706 | 37.98% |
| 1940 | 513,011 | 38,128 | 8.03% |
| 1950 | 740,315 | 227,304 | 44.31% |
| 1960 | 908,209 | 167,894 | 22.68% |
| 1970 | 1,073,180 | 164,971 | 18.16% |
| 1980 | 1,105,380 | 32,200 | 3.00% |
| 1990 | 1,279,180 | 173,800 | 15.72% |
| 2010 | 1,512,990 | 233,810 | 18.28% |
| 2011 | 1,530,920 | 17,930 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 1,553,760 | 22,840 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 1,579,590 | 25,830 | 1.66% |
| 2014 | 1,607,790 | 28,200 | 1.79% |
| 2015 | 1,634,540 | 26,750 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 1,650,950 | 16,410 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 1,660,200 | 9,250 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 1,666,760 | 6,560 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 1,671,330 | 4,570 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 1,675,900 | 4,570 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 1,680,480 | 4,580 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 1,685,050 | 4,570 | 0.27% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 631,037 | 37.98% |
| Black or African American | 171,922 | 10.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11,037 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 519,249 | 31.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13,648 | 0.82% |
| Some Other Race | 184,195 | 11.09% |
| Two or More Races | 130,496 | 7.85% |
Alameda County, California Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 573,174 | 2.84 | 53.6 |
| Married | 289,283 | 3.51 | 67.6 |
| Male | 27,473 | 3.64 | 47 |
| Female | 64,454 | 3.6 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 191,964 | 1.47 | 37.3 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67,748 | 5.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64,559 | 5.46% |
| High School Graduate | 201,032 | 16.99% |
| Some College | 197,980 | 16.74% |
| Associates Degree | 75,950 | 6.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 332,539 | 28.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 243,188 | 20.56% |
Alameda County, California Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 379,903 | 337,867 | 225,342 |
| White | 404,915 | 391,033 | 239,995 |
| 2+ Races | 65,765 | 59,466 | 30,699 |
| Black | 124,338 | 113,552 | 38,922 |
| Hispanic | 222,731 | 161,100 | 46,853 |
| Native American | 7,750 | 6,368 | 1,589 |
| Islander | 9,760 | 8,302 | 1,959 |
| Other Race | 113,811 | 75,819 | 17,172 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.32%.
$59,399
Average Earnings
$66,310
Average Male
$51,576
Average Female
Alameda County, California Language by Age
Alameda County, California Language
54.32% of Alameda County, California residents speak only English, while 45.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 19.75% of the population.
Alameda County, California Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 168,213 | 30,740 | 18.27% |
| Native | 10,782 | 1,517 | 14.07% |
| Hispanic | 362,865 | 40,292 | 11.10% |
| Islander | 13,494 | 1,252 | 9.28% |
| Multiple | 128,751 | 11,213 | 8.71% |
| Asian | 512,341 | 38,691 | 7.55% |
| White | 500,807 | 33,893 | 6.77% |
| Other | 23,693 | NaN% |
9.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.38%
Male Poverty Rate
10.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alameda County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alameda County, California is Black, with 18.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alameda County, California is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.08%.
Alameda County, California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Alameda County, California Married by Age and Sex
Alameda County, California Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Alameda County, California Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,677 | 5.06% |
| Black | 8,864 | 6.34% |
| Native American | 502 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 6,650 | 1.59% |
| Islander | 449 | 4.08% |
| Other Race | 2,057 | 1.53% |
| 2+ Races | 2,621 | 3.32% |
| Hispanic | 5,613 | 2.13% |
Alameda County, California Veterans by Education
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
49.24%
Born in Alameda County, California
67.24%
Native Born
32.76%
Foreign Born
14.88%
Non Citizen
17.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
67.24% of Alameda County, California residents were born in the United States, with 49.24% having been born in California. 14.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990