Alameda County Summary

Life in Alameda County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Alameda County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Alameda County:

  • The population in Alameda County is 1,663,823.

  • The median home value in Alameda County is $1,077,995.

  • The median income in Alameda County is $122,488.

  • The median rent in Alameda County is $2,229.

  • The unemployment rate in Alameda County is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Alameda County is 9.2%.

  • The average high in Alameda County is 70.0° and there are 48.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Alameda County

List Of Cities & Towns in Alameda County

Oakland, CA Population 437,825

Fremont, CA Population 228,795

Hayward, CA Population 160,602

Berkeley, CA Population 121,385

San Leandro, CA Population 89,723

Livermore, CA Population 87,154

Pleasanton, CA Population 78,691

Alameda, CA Population 77,565

Dublin, CA Population 71,068

Union City, CA Population 69,502

Castro Valley, CA Population 65,444

Newark, CA Population 47,470

San Lorenzo, CA Population 29,759

Ashland, CA Population 23,164

Albany, CA Population 20,027

Cherryland, CA Population 15,499

Emeryville, CA Population 12,840

Piedmont, CA Population 11,161

Fairview, CA Population 10,583

Sunol, CA Population 920

Map Of Alameda County

Alameda County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Alameda County is 70.0°.

  • There are 96.93 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 48.8 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:03 hours of sun each day in Alameda County.

StatAlameda County
Mean High70.0
Nice Days96.93
Rainfall48.8
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours7:03
70.0°
Average High
48.8
Inches of Rain

Alameda County Photos

Alameda City Hall Alamedac Ca
Source: Wikipedia User Sanfranman59 | GFDL
Sf From Marin Highlands
Source: Public Domain
Albany Hill From Albany Bulb
Source: Public Domain
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Albany Middle School
Source: Public Domain
Sf From Marin Highlands
Source: Public Domain

Alameda County Demographics

Population over time in Alameda County

The current population in Alameda County is 1,663,823. The population has increased 1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,673,133 0.7%
2021 1,661,584 0.3%
2020 1,656,754 -

Gender in Alameda County

  • Alameda County is 50.3% female with 837,261 female residents.

  • Alameda County is 49.7% male with 826,561 male residents.

Female
50.3% (837,261)
Male
49.7% (826,561)
Gender Alameda County CA USA
Female 50.3% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Alameda County

Alameda County is:

  • 29.3% White with 487,452 White residents.

  • 9.9% African American with 165,390 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 4,870 American Indian residents.

  • 31.9% Asian with 530,999 Asian residents.

  • 0.7% Hawaiian with 12,278 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 9,609 Other residents.

  • 5.0% Two Or More with 83,622 Two Or More residents.

  • 22.2% Hispanic with 369,603 Hispanic residents.

White
29.3% (487,452)
African American
9.9% (165,390)
American Indian
0.3% (4,870)
Asian
31.9% (530,999)
Hawaiian
0.7% (12,278)
Other
0.6% (9,609)
Two Or More
5.0% (83,622)
Hispanic
22.2% (369,603)

Table: Alameda County By Race

Race Alameda County CA USA
White 29.3% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 9.9% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 31.9% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.7% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.0% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 22.2% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Alameda County, California

  • 4.0% of households in Alameda County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Alameda County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Alameda County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Alameda County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Alameda County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Alameda County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Alameda County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Alameda County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Alameda County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 28.9% of households in Alameda County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (66,244)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (46,235)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.3% (71,458)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.3% (71,563)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.2% (102,814)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.4% (173,690)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.0% (166,309)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.4% (273,454)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.6% (210,394)
$200,000 or more
28.9% (481,658)
Income Alameda County CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.3% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.3% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.2% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.4% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.0% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.4% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.6% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 28.9% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Alameda County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Alameda County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Alameda County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 16.0% of adults in Alameda County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Alameda County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Alameda County completed associate's degree.

  • 29.0% of adults in Alameda County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Alameda County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Alameda County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Alameda County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (99,829)
9-12th Grade
5% (83,191)
High School / GED
16% (266,211)
Some College
16% (266,211)
Associate's Degree
6% (99,829)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (482,508)
Master's Degree
16% (266,211)
Professional Degree
3% (49,914)
Doctorate Degree
3% (49,914)
Education Alameda County CA USA
< 9th Grade 6% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 16% 20% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 16% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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