Alameda, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Alameda | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,550 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3331.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.19% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 29,810 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Alameda grew by 4.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 76,876 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Alameda has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Alameda | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $131,610 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.71% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Alameda is about 36% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Alameda | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,516,044 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,393 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Alameda is about 52.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,393 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Alameda spend about 60 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 252 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Alameda | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 252 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,802 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 28.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 32,020 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,085 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Alameda is 30 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Alameda has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Alameda | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Alameda has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Alameda | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alameda, California.
What is the population of Alameda, California?
The population of Alameda, California is 76,550, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Alameda, California?
The population density of Alameda, California is 3331.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Alameda, California?
The median household income in Alameda, California is $131,610, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Alameda, California?
The median home price in Alameda, California is $1,516,044, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Alameda, California?
The unemployment rate in Alameda, California is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.