Alameda County's estimated 2026 population is 1,670,896 with a growth rate of 0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alameda County is the 7th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 1,512,997 and has seen a growth of 10.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Alameda County includes 32.24% Asian, 31.99% White, 12.91% other race, 9.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Asian (32.24%)
White (31.99%)
Other race (12.91%)
Two or more races (11.31%)
Black or African American (9.92%)
Native American (0.89%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.75%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 532,550 | 32.24% |
| White | 528,396 | 31.99% |
| Other race | 213,185 | 12.91% |
| Two or more races | 186,886 | 11.31% |
| Black or African American | 163,859 | 9.92% |
| Native American | 14,764 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12,309 | 0.75% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Alameda County's average per capita income is $73,582. Household income levels show a median of $126,240. The poverty rate stands at 9.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $185,730 | $229,758 |
| Families | $155,116 | $201,227 |
| Households | $126,240 | $171,948 |
| Non Families | $77,104 | $108,044 |
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