Alameda County, California
CA · FIPS 06001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,649,473 | — | #20 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $129,367 | +72.1% | #33 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,377 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $1.1M | +286.7% | #10 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,357 | +102.7% | #8 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -26.9% | #618 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alameda County has a population of 1,649,473, making it the #20 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Alameda County is $129,367, ranking #33 out of 3,222 counties — 72.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Alameda County is $1.1M (+286.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,357/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.4%.
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96.0% of residents in Alameda County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
About Alameda County, California
Alameda County, California has a total population of 1,649,473, making it the 20th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alameda County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alameda County is $129,367, which ranks #33 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 72.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Alameda County is $1.1M, 286.7% above the national median. Renters in Alameda County pay a median gross rent of $2,357 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alameda County, 52.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.5 min.
Alameda County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Asian (non-Hispanic) at 32.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%).
All data for Alameda County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.