Alameda County, CA

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Alameda County Overview

1,663,823
TOTAL POPULATION
826,561
MALE POPULATION
837,262
FEMALE POPULATION
98.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$60,193
PER CAPITA INCOME
$149,535
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$122,488
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,750
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
917,240
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Alameda County Area Codes

Race in Alameda County

The most populous races in Alameda County are White / Caucasian (565,911 | 34.0%), Asian (534,659 | 32.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (369,603 | 22.2%).
Race in Alameda County
Race# Population% Population
Asian534,65932.1%
Black / African American169,49710.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific12,8320.8%
Hispanic or Latino369,60322.2%
Native / Alaskan14,1650.9%
White / Caucasian565,91134.0%
Two or more Races165,3279.9%
Some other Race201,43212.1%
Total1,663,823100.0%

Ancestry in Alameda County

The most populous ancestries reported in Alameda County are Mexican (262,023 | 15.8%), Indian (Asian) (202,272 | 12.2%), Thai (154,015 | 9.3%), Korean (112,219 | 6.7%), and German (97,673 | 5.9%), together accounting for 49.8% of all Alameda County residents.
Ancestry in Alameda County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan10,6370.6%
African8,2420.5%
Alaska Native340.0%
Alaskan Athabascan20.0%
Albanian2150.0%
Aleut660.0%
Alsatian550.0%
American31,8691.9%
Apache1,1560.1%
Arab15,4230.9%
Arapaho90.0%
Argentinean2,3230.1%
Armenian2,4290.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac3960.0%
Australian5660.0%
Austrian2,8450.2%
Bahamian380.0%
Bangladeshi9280.1%
Barbadian2000.0%
Basque4620.0%
Belgian1,1900.1%
Belizean2900.0%
Bermudan100.0%
Bhutanese24,3291.5%
Blackfeet8040.1%
Bolivian4530.0%
Brazilian2,2810.1%
British10,7030.6%
British West Indian1330.0%
Bulgarian7400.0%
Burmese25,4001.5%
Cajun1610.0%
Cambodian1,2450.1%
Canadian1,8390.1%
Cape Verdean4020.0%
Carpatho Rusyn220.0%
Celtic1930.0%
Central American51,9323.1%
Central American Indian4,5720.3%
Cherokee3,9990.2%
Cheyenne220.0%
Chickasaw1960.0%
Chilean1,9460.1%
Chinese1160.0%
Chippewa2750.0%
Choctaw1,3740.1%
Colombian4,2940.3%
Colville10.0%
Comanche1070.0%
Costa Rican7010.0%
Cree810.0%
Creek2350.0%
Croatian2,5580.2%
Crow1050.0%
Cuban3,5390.2%
Cypriot140.0%
Czech2,8960.2%
Czechoslovakian7590.1%
Danish5,7680.4%
Delaware340.0%
Dominican9380.1%
Dutch9,5880.6%
Dutch West Indian690.0%
Eastern European6,5780.4%
Ecuadorian7000.0%
Egyptian1,8980.1%
English85,3005.1%
Estonian1060.0%
Ethiopian7,6130.5%
European28,7001.7%
Fijian770.0%
Filipino10,1820.6%
Finnish2,6910.2%
French22,5211.3%
French American Indian280.0%
French Canadian2,8670.2%
German97,6735.9%
German Russian250.0%
Ghanaian8500.1%
Greek6,0350.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro2,7830.2%
Guatemalan18,3121.1%
Guyanese1040.0%
Haitian8550.1%
Honduran3,7730.2%
Hopi1050.0%
Hungarian4,2240.3%
Icelander2120.0%
Indian (Asian)202,27212.2%
Indonesian3,5100.2%
Inupiat730.0%
Iranian7,5020.4%
Iraqi3750.0%
Irish90,0325.4%
Iroquois3680.0%
Israeli6400.0%
Italian49,7443.0%
Jamaican2,2620.1%
Japanese6,3880.4%
Jordanian6890.0%
Kenyan4250.0%
Kiowa330.0%
Korean112,2196.7%
Laotian3,1050.2%
Latvian4460.0%
Lebanese1,8170.1%
Liberian3390.0%
Lithuanian2,5260.2%
Lumbee170.0%
Luxembourger680.0%
Macedonian1360.0%
Malaysian3,2480.2%
Maltese3530.0%
Mexican262,02315.8%
Mexican American Indian5,6710.3%
Mongolian7540.1%
Moroccan8650.1%
Native Hawaiian6,3290.4%
Navajo1,0570.1%
Nepalese1,1080.1%
New Zealander4530.0%
Nicaraguan6,3430.4%
Nigerian5,1170.3%
Northern European4,1260.3%
Norwegian12,9010.8%
Okinawan3430.0%
Osage100.0%
Ottawa430.0%
Paiute1320.0%
Pakistani3,4210.2%
Palestinian1,3460.1%
Panamanian1,0480.1%
Paraguayan20.0%
Pennsylvania German1180.0%
Peruvian5,1530.3%
Pima210.0%
Polish18,0171.1%
Portuguese23,5021.4%
Potawatomi570.0%
Pueblo2490.0%
Puerto Rican12,4740.7%
Puget Sound Salish90.0%
Romanian2,3420.1%
Russian13,7460.8%
Salvadoran21,5581.3%
Samoan3,7520.2%
Scandinavian2,6920.2%
Scotch-Irish7,3710.4%
Scottish19,0821.1%
Seminole2510.0%
Senegalese1880.0%
Serbian8290.1%
Shoshone1880.0%
Sierra Leonean2370.0%
Sioux7280.0%
Slavic4100.0%
Slovak7500.1%
Slovene7070.0%
Somali140.0%
South African6260.0%
South American16,3621.0%
South American Indian4790.0%
Spaniard7,1320.4%
Spanish6,3010.4%
Spanish American2900.0%
Spanish American Indian1200.0%
Sri Lankan42,4022.5%
Subsaharan African26,7771.6%
Sudanese4840.0%
Swedish13,1030.8%
Swiss4,1740.3%
Syrian6530.0%
Taiwanese130.0%
Thai154,0159.3%
Tlingit-Haida580.0%
Tohono O'Odham1140.0%
Tongan3,3710.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2670.0%
Turkish1,7720.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander180.0%
Ugandan710.0%
Ukrainian5,3130.3%
Uruguayan4150.0%
Ute1030.0%
Venezuelan8510.1%
Vietnamese8470.1%
Welsh5,2220.3%
West Indian5260.0%
Yakama160.0%
Yaqui4280.0%
Yugoslavian7740.1%
Yuman40.0%
Yup'ik270.0%
Zimbabwean710.0%
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Immigrants in Alameda County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alameda County came from Asia (355,728 | 21.4%), Latin America (132,106 | 7.9%), Eastern Asia (126,790 | 7.6%), South Central Asia (119,225 | 7.2%), and Central America (116,931 | 7.0%), together accounting for 51.1% of all Alameda County residents.
Immigrants in Alameda County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan7,8360.5%
Africa20,4431.2%
Albania1040.0%
Argentina1,2440.1%
Armenia2430.0%
Asia355,72821.4%
Australia9830.1%
Austria2540.0%
Azores3880.0%
Bahamas500.0%
Bangladesh1,6040.1%
Barbados870.0%
Belarus4160.0%
Belgium3510.0%
Belize2330.0%
Bolivia2480.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2700.0%
Brazil2,4790.2%
Bulgaria5310.0%
Cabo Verde110.0%
Cambodia2,8170.2%
Cameroon2080.0%
Canada5,8760.4%
Caribbean3,0840.2%
Central America116,9317.0%
Chile8240.1%
China108,1536.5%
Colombia2,3750.1%
Congo1120.0%
Costa Rica3640.0%
Croatia5110.0%
Cuba8030.1%
Czechoslovakia3240.0%
Denmark2550.0%
Dominica350.0%
Dominican Republic3480.0%
Eastern Africa8,3520.5%
Eastern Asia126,7907.6%
Eastern Europe10,4620.6%
Ecuador2380.0%
Egypt1,5150.1%
El Salvador12,3210.7%
England2,4320.2%
Eritrea2,7040.2%
Ethiopia3,6870.2%
Europe31,4091.9%
Fiji4,5010.3%
France2,9210.2%
Germany3,6540.2%
Ghana6640.0%
Greece5250.0%
Grenada320.0%
Guatemala11,7800.7%
Guyana1010.0%
Haiti1420.0%
Honduras2,4060.1%
Hong Kong13,6680.8%
Hungary1870.0%
India97,6815.9%
Indonesia2,8370.2%
Iran4,8780.3%
Iraq4530.0%
Ireland7700.1%
Israel1,2910.1%
Italy1,4820.1%
Jamaica1,1580.1%
Japan4,8840.3%
Jordan4940.0%
Kazakhstan2790.0%
Kenya7850.1%
Korea12,9900.8%
Kuwait3720.0%
Laos1,7020.1%
Latin America132,1067.9%
Latvia710.0%
Lebanon7070.0%
Liberia5450.0%
Lithuania1130.0%
Malaysia2,0330.1%
Mexico86,4905.2%
Micronesia160.0%
Middle Africa5010.0%
Moldova4120.0%
Morocco4960.0%
Nepal1,5530.1%
Netherlands6750.0%
Nicaragua3,0040.2%
Nigeria4,0180.2%
North Macedonia160.0%
Northern Africa3,4130.2%
Northern Europe7,6140.5%
Norway2060.0%
Oceania8,0020.5%
Pakistan4,5160.3%
Panama2980.0%
Peru3,5810.2%
Philippines56,0873.4%
Poland1,1920.1%
Portugal1,8950.1%
Romania7680.1%
Russia2,5950.2%
Saudi Arabia5180.0%
Scotland2130.0%
Senegal3060.0%
Serbia1800.0%
Sierra Leone3040.0%
Singapore1,2390.1%
Somalia60.0%
South Africa8940.1%
South America12,0910.7%
South Central Asia119,2257.2%
South Eastern Asia100,4406.0%
Southern Europe4,8000.3%
Spain8250.1%
Sri Lanka6700.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines110.0%
Sudan5510.0%
Sweden5240.0%
Switzerland5350.0%
Syria4020.0%
Taiwan14,4640.9%
Thailand2,6170.2%
Trinidad and Tobago2870.0%
Turkey1,1360.1%
Uganda2940.0%
Ukraine1,8260.1%
Uruguay2200.0%
Uzbekistan1210.0%
Venezuela6370.0%
Vietnam27,5471.7%
Western Africa6,5510.4%
Western Asia8,6800.5%
Western Europe8,3900.5%
Yemen2,2770.1%
Zaire1540.0%
Zimbabwe3480.0%
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Sex and Age in Alameda County

Sex and Age in Alameda County

The most populous age groups in Alameda County are 30 to 34 Years (72,338 | 8.7%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (70,642 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Alameda County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45,925 (5.6%)44,062 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years47,576 (5.8%)44,832 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years48,382 (5.9%)46,225 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years48,874 (5.9%)47,705 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years48,280 (5.8%)48,074 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years62,380 (7.5%)61,402 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years72,338 (8.7%)70,642 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Years69,473 (8.4%)67,277 (8.0%)
40 to 44 Years62,112 (7.5%)59,739 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years57,592 (7.0%)55,980 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years55,360 (6.7%)53,250 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years52,792 (6.4%)53,257 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years48,061 (5.8%)48,994 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years36,655 (4.4%)41,156 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years30,165 (3.6%)35,310 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years17,775 (2.1%)23,707 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years12,014 (1.5%)15,582 (1.9%)
85 Years and over10,807 (1.3%)20,068 (2.4%)
Total826,561 (100.0%)837,262 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Alameda County

Median Family Size in Alameda County

The median family size in Alameda County is 3.35 persons per family, with married-couple families (294,689 | 76.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (28,797 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.15 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Alameda County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple294,689 (76.2%)3.38
Single Male/Father28,797 (7.4%)3.15
Single Female/Mother63,069 (16.3%)3.30
Total Families386,555 (100.0%)3.35

Median Household Size in Alameda County

The median household size in Alameda County is 2.78 persons per household, with single female/mother households (63,069 | 10.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.56 persons per household. non-family households (199,263 | 34.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.46 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Alameda County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple294,689 (50.3%)3.43
Single Male/Father28,797 (4.9%)3.52
Single Female/Mother63,069 (10.8%)3.56
Non-family199,263 (34.0%)1.46
Total Households585,818 (100.0%)2.78

Household Size by Marriage Status in Alameda County

Out of a total of 585,818 households in Alameda County, 386,555 (66.0%) are family households, while 199,263 (34.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 140,775, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 145,759.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alameda County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-145,759 (24.9%)
2-Person Households140,775 (24.0%)40,439 (6.9%)
3-Person Households95,150 (16.2%)7,293 (1.2%)
4-Person Households91,106 (15.5%)3,583 (0.6%)
5-Person Households36,631 (6.2%)1,215 (0.2%)
6-Person Households14,200 (2.4%)580 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households8,693 (1.5%)394 (0.1%)
Total386,555 (66.0%)199,263 (34.0%)

Female Fertility in Alameda County

Fertility by Age in Alameda County

Average fertility rate in Alameda County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 57.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Alameda County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years233 (1.2%)5.0
20 to 34 years10,839 (57.0%)60.0
35 to 50 years7,961 (41.8%)41.0
Total19,033 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alameda County

77.6% of women with births (19,033) in Alameda County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 92.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alameda County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years18 (7.7%)215 (92.3%)
20 to 34 years8,238 (76.0%)2,601 (24.0%)
35 to 50 years6,520 (81.9%)1,441 (18.1%)
Total14,770 (77.6%)4,263 (22.4%)

Fertility by Education in Alameda County

Average fertility rate in Alameda County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 33.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Alameda County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,450 (7.6%)26.0
High School Diploma2,072 (10.9%)33.0
College or Associate's Degree3,328 (17.5%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree6,293 (33.1%)50.0
Graduate Degree5,890 (30.9%)69.0
Total19,033 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alameda County

22.4% of women with births in Alameda County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 51.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alameda County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School884 (61.0%)566 (39.0%)
High School Diploma1,007 (48.6%)1,065 (51.4%)
College or Associate's Degree1,930 (58.0%)1,398 (42.0%)
Bachelor's Degree5,399 (85.8%)894 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree5,560 (94.4%)330 (5.6%)
Total14,770 (77.6%)4,263 (22.4%)

Income in Alameda County

Income Overview in Alameda County

Per Capita Income in Alameda County is $60,193, while median incomes of families and households are $149,535 and $122,488 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,663,823$60,193
Median Family Income386,555$149,535
Mean Family Income386,555$191,190
Median Household Income585,818$122,488
Mean Household Income585,818$164,668
Income Deficit386,555$10,750
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,663,82322.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,663,82377.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,663,8230.47

Earnings by Sex in Alameda County

Average Earnings in Alameda County are $62,546, $70,573 for men and $54,429 for women, a difference of 22.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Alameda County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male502,355 (53.2%)$70,573
Female442,356 (46.8%)$54,429
Total944,711 (100.0%)$62,546

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alameda County

The most common earnings brackets in Alameda County are $100,000+ for men (186,514 | 37.1%) and $100,000+ for women (114,417 | 25.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alameda County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less14,472 (2.9%)21,073 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99910,959 (2.2%)13,501 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49910,170 (2.0%)13,159 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9997,395 (1.5%)10,659 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49910,434 (2.1%)13,071 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9998,033 (1.6%)10,816 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4997,618 (1.5%)10,674 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9997,020 (1.4%)7,241 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4997,239 (1.4%)8,849 (2.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99910,396 (2.1%)11,266 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99919,412 (3.9%)19,964 (4.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99918,495 (3.7%)19,230 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99916,693 (3.3%)16,783 (3.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99917,776 (3.5%)15,889 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99919,034 (3.8%)15,711 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99915,866 (3.2%)14,947 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99932,486 (6.5%)29,234 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99928,555 (5.7%)26,168 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99953,788 (10.7%)49,704 (11.2%)
$100,000+186,514 (37.1%)114,417 (25.9%)
Total502,355 (100.0%)442,356 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alameda County

Average earnings in Alameda County are $80,088 for men and $61,689 for women, a difference of 23.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $147,249, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,983. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $102,426, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,274.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alameda County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,983$25,274
High School Diploma$49,742$36,293
College or Associate's Degree$61,250$46,109
Bachelor's Degree$106,618$75,766
Graduate Degree$147,249$102,426
Total$80,088$61,689

Family Income in Alameda County

Family Income Brackets in Alameda County

According to the Alameda County family income data, there are 138,773 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4,252 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Alameda County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007,7312.0%
$10,000 to $14,9994,2521.1%
$15,000 to $24,99910,8242.8%
$25,000 to $34,99912,7563.3%
$35,000 to $49,99921,2615.5%
$50,000 to $74,99936,3369.4%
$75,000 to $99,99937,1099.6%
$100,000 to $149,99963,78216.5%
$150,000 to $199,99954,11814.0%
$200,000+138,77335.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alameda County

4-person families (87,986 | 22.8%) account for the highest median family income in Alameda County with $185,580 per family, while 2-person families (152,491 | 39.5%) have the highest median income of $61,342 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alameda County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families152,491 (39.5%)$122,685
3-Person Families93,212 (24.1%)$159,580
4-Person Families87,986 (22.8%)$185,580
5-Person Families33,747 (8.7%)$150,825
6-Person Families12,042 (3.1%)$155,676
7+ Person Families7,077 (1.8%)$162,174
Total386,555 (100.0%)$149,535

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alameda County

The median family income in Alameda County is $149,535, with families comprising 2 earners (179,755) having the highest median family income of $195,200, while families with no earners (38,593) have the lowest median family income of $56,413, accounting for 46.5% and 10.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alameda County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners38,593 (10.0%)$56,413
1 Earner113,804 (29.4%)$97,459
2 Earners179,755 (46.5%)$195,200
3+ Earners54,403 (14.1%)$191,820
Total386,555 (100.0%)$149,535

Household Income in Alameda County

Household Income Brackets in Alameda County

With 169,301 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Alameda County, accounting for 28.9% of all households. In contrast, only 16,403 households (2.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Alameda County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00023,4334.0%
$10,000 to $14,99916,4032.8%
$15,000 to $24,99925,1904.3%
$25,000 to $34,99925,1904.3%
$35,000 to $49,99936,3216.2%
$50,000 to $74,99960,92510.4%
$75,000 to $99,99958,58210.0%
$100,000 to $149,99996,07416.4%
$150,000 to $199,99973,81312.6%
$200,000+169,30128.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Alameda County

The median household income in Alameda County is $122,488, with the highest median household income of $145,771 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 216,482 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,287, with 13,285 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Alameda County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13,285 (2.3%)$48,287
25 to 44 Years216,482 (36.9%)$145,771
45 to 64 Years221,851 (37.9%)$139,479
65+ Years134,200 (22.9%)$74,901
Total585,818 (100.0%)$122,488

Poverty in Alameda County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alameda County

With 8.3% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of Alameda County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10,780 males (17.3%) and 13,297 females (21.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alameda County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,828 (8.5%)4,186 (9.6%)
5 Years781 (7.6%)1,017 (11.1%)
6 to 11 Years5,284 (9.3%)4,696 (8.7%)
12 to 14 Years2,772 (10.1%)2,798 (10.4%)
15 Years979 (10.5%)627 (7.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,924 (10.2%)1,861 (10.0%)
18 to 24 Years10,780 (17.3%)13,297 (21.8%)
25 to 34 Years9,752 (7.3%)12,434 (9.5%)
35 to 44 Years7,458 (5.7%)9,264 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years6,543 (5.8%)8,091 (7.4%)
55 to 64 Years7,915 (7.9%)8,848 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years5,923 (9.0%)7,599 (10.0%)
75 Years and over3,758 (9.5%)7,428 (13.0%)
Total67,697 (8.3%)82,146 (10.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alameda County

According to the poverty statistics in Alameda County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.3% of males and 92.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alameda County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41,343 (91.5%)39,274 (90.4%)
5 Years9,458 (92.4%)8,128 (88.9%)
6 to 11 Years51,591 (90.7%)49,123 (91.3%)
12 to 14 Years24,629 (89.9%)24,019 (89.6%)
15 Years8,342 (89.5%)7,814 (92.6%)
16 and 17 Years17,032 (89.8%)16,825 (90.0%)
18 to 24 Years51,545 (82.7%)47,603 (78.2%)
25 to 34 Years124,169 (92.7%)119,196 (90.5%)
35 to 44 Years123,667 (94.3%)117,473 (92.7%)
45 to 54 Years106,091 (94.2%)100,859 (92.6%)
55 to 64 Years92,281 (92.1%)92,931 (91.3%)
65 to 74 Years60,136 (91.0%)68,301 (90.0%)
75 Years and over35,698 (90.5%)49,844 (87.0%)
Total745,982 (91.7%)741,390 (90.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alameda County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alameda County show that 3.2% or 9,550 of the total 294,689 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 19.5%, comprising of 180 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.8%, which includes 4,335 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alameda County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children149,326 (97.2%)4,335 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children119,514 (97.0%)3,658 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children15,554 (91.9%)1,377 (8.1%)
5 or more Children745 (80.5%)180 (19.5%)
Total285,139 (96.8%)9,550 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alameda County

According to the poverty data in Alameda County, 8.5% or 2,455 single-father households and 14.6% or 9,200 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 147 households (12.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 219 households (58.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alameda County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children888 (5.9%)2,045 (6.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,420 (11.4%)5,471 (19.5%)
3 or 4 Children147 (12.4%)1,465 (38.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)219 (58.7%)
Total2,455 (8.5%)9,200 (14.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alameda County

The poverty data for Alameda County shows that 9,550 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 11,655 of the single-parent households (12.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 180 households (19.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 219 household (49.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alameda County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4,335 (2.8%)2,933 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children3,658 (3.0%)6,891 (17.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,377 (8.1%)1,612 (32.1%)
5 or more Children180 (19.5%)219 (49.5%)
Total9,550 (3.2%)11,655 (12.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Alameda County

Employment by Class of Employer in Alameda County

Among the 827,327 employed individuals in Alameda County, private company employees (558,513 | 67.5%), not-for-profit organizations (76,549 | 9.2%), and local government employees (59,701 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Alameda County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees558,51367.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)24,4302.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)53,7126.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations76,5499.2%
Local Government Employees59,7017.2%
State Government Employees34,2234.1%
Federal Government Employees19,1332.3%
Unpaid Family Workers1,0660.1%
Total827,327100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Alameda County

According to the labor force statistics for Alameda County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,369,015), 67.0% or 917,240 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 44,945 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.2% or 123,249 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.0% or 3,308 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Alameda County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years23,632 (30.0%)3,308 (14.0%)
20 to 24 Years64,846 (67.3%)6,355 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Years105,215 (85.0%)5,261 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years123,249 (86.2%)5,423 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years221,880 (85.8%)8,210 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years186,189 (83.8%)7,820 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years81,870 (77.2%)3,848 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years61,921 (63.8%)2,848 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years41,553 (29.0%)1,911 (4.6%)
75 Years and over6,897 (6.9%)379 (5.5%)
Total917,240 (67.0%)44,945 (4.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alameda County

According to labor force statistics for Alameda County, 82.1% of individuals (780,483) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (950,649) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 33,561 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 450,037 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 3,577 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alameda County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School56,782 (63.3%)5,651 (6.3%)
High School Diploma110,427 (74.7%)7,983 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree162,907 (80.3%)11,361 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher450,037 (88.2%)16,838 (3.3%)
Total780,483 (82.1%)40,878 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Alameda County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alameda County are Computers, Engineering & Science (135,726 | 15.6%), Management (117,081 | 13.5%), Community & Social Service (109,535 | 12.6%), Computers & Mathematics (77,696 | 8.9%), and Business & Financial (63,830 | 7.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Alameda County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alameda County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (77.9%), Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (71.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (66.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Alameda County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management64,102 (54.7%)52,979 (45.3%)
Business & Financial27,047 (42.4%)36,783 (57.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science96,339 (71.0%)39,387 (29.0%)
Computers & Mathematics57,078 (73.5%)20,618 (26.5%)
Architecture & Engineering28,687 (77.9%)8,134 (22.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science10,574 (49.9%)10,635 (50.1%)
Community & Social Service 43,553 (39.8%)65,982 (60.2%)
Education, Arts & Media5,168 (34.0%)10,049 (66.0%)
Legal Services & Support6,300 (45.6%)7,517 (54.4%)
Education Instruction & Library17,372 (33.5%)34,442 (66.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment14,713 (51.3%)13,974 (48.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating13,720 (30.9%)30,628 (69.1%)
Health Technologists9,188 (28.2%)23,427 (71.8%)
Total (Category)244,761 (52.0%)225,759 (48.0%)
Total (Overall)465,683 (53.5%)404,416 (46.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Alameda County are Food Preparation & Serving (37,098 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (27,449 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (22,497 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (19,293 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (13,518 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Alameda County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Alameda County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (76.7%), Security & Protection (76.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.0%), Personal Care & Service (76.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Alameda County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6,044 (22.0%)21,405 (78.0%)
Security & Protection10,282 (76.1%)3,236 (23.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention7,266 (75.8%)2,321 (24.2%)
Law Enforcement3,016 (76.7%)915 (23.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving17,890 (48.2%)19,208 (51.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13,867 (61.6%)8,630 (38.4%)
Personal Care & Service4,549 (23.6%)14,744 (76.4%)
Total (Category)52,632 (43.9%)67,223 (56.1%)
Total (Overall)465,683 (53.5%)404,416 (46.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alameda County are Office & Administration (79,853 | 9.2%), and Sales & Related (67,647 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Alameda County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Alameda County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related35,122 (51.9%)32,525 (48.1%)
Office & Administration25,218 (31.6%)54,635 (68.4%)
Total (Category)60,340 (40.9%)87,160 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)465,683 (53.5%)404,416 (46.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alameda County are Construction & Extraction (30,861 | 3.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16,655 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,903 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Alameda County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Alameda County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1,243 (65.3%)660 (34.7%)
Construction & Extraction29,882 (96.8%)979 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair15,974 (95.9%)681 (4.1%)
Total (Category)47,099 (95.3%)2,320 (4.7%)
Total (Overall)465,683 (53.5%)404,416 (46.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alameda County are Production (32,021 | 3.7%), Transportation (25,610 | 2.9%), and Material Moving (25,174 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Alameda County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Alameda County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20,287 (63.4%)11,734 (36.6%)
Transportation22,709 (88.7%)2,901 (11.3%)
Material Moving17,855 (70.9%)7,319 (29.1%)
Total (Category)60,851 (73.5%)21,954 (26.5%)
Total (Overall)465,683 (53.5%)404,416 (46.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Alameda County

Employment Industries in Alameda County

The major employment industries in Alameda County include Professional & Scientific (145,364 | 16.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (111,258 | 12.8%), Manufacturing (84,515 | 9.7%), Educational Services (78,450 | 9.0%), and Retail Trade (76,948 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Alameda County

Employment Industries by Sex in Alameda County

The Alameda County industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (75.7%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (69.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.8%), Educational Services (62.9%), and Public Administration (53.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alameda County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,714 (61.0%)1,095 (39.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction268 (69.4%)118 (30.6%)
Construction40,578 (87.9%)5,561 (12.0%)
Manufacturing54,662 (64.7%)29,853 (35.3%)
Wholesale Trade11,705 (64.0%)6,573 (36.0%)
Retail Trade40,486 (52.6%)36,462 (47.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing31,380 (75.7%)10,079 (24.3%)
Utilities3,994 (65.3%)2,119 (34.7%)
Information20,427 (61.7%)12,665 (38.3%)
Finance & Insurance16,584 (47.2%)18,567 (52.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8,854 (51.3%)8,403 (48.7%)
Professional & Scientific88,003 (60.5%)57,361 (39.5%)
Enterprise Management944 (57.4%)701 (42.6%)
Administrative & Support21,442 (64.6%)11,763 (35.4%)
Educational Services29,121 (37.1%)49,329 (62.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance31,371 (28.2%)79,887 (71.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9,793 (54.0%)8,331 (46.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services23,408 (48.4%)24,921 (51.6%)
Public Administration15,137 (46.9%)17,168 (53.1%)
Total465,683 (53.5%)404,416 (46.5%)

Education in Alameda County

School Enrollment in Alameda County

The most common levels of schooling among the 402,474 students in Alameda County are college / undergraduate (102,328 | 25.4%), high school (76,860 | 19.1%), and middle school (71,840 | 17.8%).
School Enrollment in Alameda County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool25,8936.4%
Kindergarten20,7235.1%
Elementary School71,21317.7%
Middle School71,84017.8%
High School76,86019.1%
College / Undergraduate102,32825.4%
Graduate / Professional33,6178.4%
Total402,474100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alameda County

Out of a total of 402,474 students who are enrolled in schools in Alameda County, 66,006 (16.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 336,468 (83.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12,509 (59.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31,232 (92.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alameda County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds8,528 (40.5%)12,509 (59.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old74,889 (85.1%)13,092 (14.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds81,879 (88.5%)10,660 (11.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds49,173 (89.9%)5,521 (10.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds31,232 (92.1%)2,679 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds45,763 (89.9%)5,164 (10.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds28,146 (76.1%)8,827 (23.9%)
35 Years and over16,733 (68.5%)7,679 (31.5%)
Total336,468 (83.6%)66,006 (16.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alameda County

Business (91,658 | 14.0%), engineering (86,906 | 13.2%), social sciences (75,077 | 11.4%), computers & mathematics (62,534 | 9.5%), and science & technology (49,905 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 656,679 individuals in Alameda County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alameda County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics62,5349.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural45,3386.9%
Physical & Health Sciences27,0604.1%
Psychology31,0614.7%
Social Sciences75,07711.4%
Engineering86,90613.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies7,0171.1%
Science & Technology49,9057.6%
Business91,65814.0%
Education23,6983.6%
Literature & Languages37,0005.6%
Liberal Arts & History32,6315.0%
Visual & Performing Arts36,5725.6%
Communications24,7413.8%
Arts & Humanities25,4813.9%
Total656,679100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Alameda County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alameda County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alameda County are males with 2 vehicles (170,980, accounting for 38.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (143,001, making up 45.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alameda County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle20,592 (4.7%)18,948 (5.0%)
1 Vehicle93,727 (21.3%)93,015 (24.5%)
2 Vehicles170,980 (38.8%)143,001 (37.6%)
3 Vehicles87,563 (19.9%)71,761 (18.9%)
4 Vehicles43,298 (9.8%)35,292 (9.3%)
5 or more Vehicles24,436 (5.6%)17,884 (4.7%)
Total440,596 (100.0%)379,901 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Alameda County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alameda County are 30 to 34 minutes (94,553 commuters, 14.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (89,648 commuters, 13.7%), and 45 to 59 minutes (80,175 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Alameda County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7,8261.2%
5 to 9 Minutes35,3255.4%
10 to 14 Minutes70,88510.8%
15 to 19 Minutes89,64813.7%
20 to 24 Minutes79,91812.2%
25 to 29 Minutes34,5985.3%
30 to 34 Minutes94,55314.4%
35 to 39 Minutes21,5313.3%
40 to 44 Minutes37,7755.8%
45 to 59 Minutes80,17512.2%
60 to 89 Minutes77,11911.7%
90 or more Minutes27,5064.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Alameda County

The most common commute times in Alameda County are 30 to 34 minutes (52,810 commuters, 14.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (44,431 commuters, 14.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Alameda County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,825 (1.1%)4,001 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes16,560 (4.6%)18,765 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes34,484 (9.6%)36,401 (12.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes45,217 (12.6%)44,431 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes41,652 (11.6%)38,266 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes18,237 (5.1%)16,361 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes52,810 (14.8%)41,743 (14.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes12,578 (3.5%)8,953 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes23,318 (6.5%)14,457 (4.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes46,792 (13.1%)33,383 (11.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes46,049 (12.9%)31,070 (10.4%)
90 or more Minutes16,372 (4.6%)11,134 (3.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alameda County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Alameda County are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (51,437, 14.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (47,027, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alameda County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM20,566 (5.8%)8,668 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM16,004 (4.5%)7,056 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM15,331 (4.3%)7,317 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM27,983 (7.8%)15,996 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23,277 (6.5%)20,002 (6.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM42,603 (11.9%)37,530 (12.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM35,564 (9.9%)38,748 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM51,437 (14.4%)47,027 (15.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM27,596 (7.7%)27,534 (9.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM35,672 (10.0%)32,772 (11.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16,198 (4.5%)15,369 (5.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM6,440 (1.8%)6,078 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22,926 (6.4%)19,815 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM16,297 (4.5%)15,053 (5.0%)
Total357,894 (100.0%)298,965 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Alameda County

Occupancy by Ownership in Alameda County

Of the total 585,818 dwellings in Alameda County, owner-occupied units account for 317,451 (54.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 268,367 (45.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Alameda County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units317,45154.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units268,36745.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units585,818100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Alameda County

Occupancy by Household Size in Alameda County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household145,75924.9%
2-Person Household181,21430.9%
3-Person Household102,44317.5%
4+ Person Household156,40226.7%
Total Housing Units585,818100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alameda County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alameda County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household58,752 (40.3%)87,007 (59.7%)
2-Person Household101,867 (56.2%)79,347 (43.8%)
3-Person Household60,738 (59.3%)41,705 (40.7%)
4+ Person Household96,094 (61.4%)60,308 (38.6%)
Total Housing Units317,451 (54.2%)268,367 (45.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alameda County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alameda County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School17,586 (37.4%)29,441 (62.6%)
High School Diploma34,811 (44.2%)43,875 (55.8%)
College/Associate Degree65,453 (48.8%)68,722 (51.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher199,601 (61.2%)126,329 (38.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alameda County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alameda County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years106,95918.3%
35 to 44 Years122,80821.0%
45 to 54 Years114,98519.6%
55 to 64 Years106,86618.2%
65 to 74 Years79,01213.5%
75 to 84 Years38,1486.5%
85 Years and Over17,0402.9%
Total585,818100.0%

Housing Finances in Alameda County

Median Income by Occupancy in Alameda County

Median Income by Occupancy in Alameda County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied317,451 (54.2%)$168,033
Renter-Occupied268,367 (45.8%)$84,317
Average585,818 (100.0%)$122,488

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alameda County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alameda County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004,231 (1.3%)10,768 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,911 (0.6%)6,414 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,577 (1.1%)12,702 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,587 (1.1%)8,228 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,922 (1.2%)9,423 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,236 (2.9%)15,961 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,818 (4.3%)22,382 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99925,151 (7.9%)36,004 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99927,003 (8.5%)31,553 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99949,531 (15.6%)46,750 (17.4%)
$150,000 or more175,484 (55.3%)68,182 (25.4%)
Total317,451 (100.0%)268,367 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alameda County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alameda County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,732 (1.5%)5,136 (1.9%)
$300 to $49910,649 (3.4%)7,780 (2.9%)
$500 to $79926,054 (8.2%)8,280 (3.1%)
$800 to $99917,201 (5.4%)7,511 (2.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49929,933 (9.4%)31,025 (11.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99923,969 (7.5%)45,744 (17.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49927,274 (8.6%)55,014 (20.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99931,207 (9.8%)41,248 (15.4%)
$3,000 or more146,432 (46.1%)59,571 (22.2%)
Total317,451 (100.0%)268,367 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Alameda County

Housing Structures in Alameda County

Housing Structures in Alameda County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached309,89252.9%
Single Unit, Attached52,0628.9%
2 Unit Apartments20,6923.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments36,8306.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30,3645.2%
10 or more Apartments128,48321.9%
Mobile Home / Other7,4951.3%
Total585,818100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alameda County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alameda County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached253,575 (81.8%)56,317 (18.2%)
Single Unit, Attached30,867 (59.3%)21,195 (40.7%)
2 Unit Apartments5,206 (25.2%)15,486 (74.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,552 (12.4%)32,278 (87.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,211 (10.6%)27,153 (89.4%)
10 or more Apartments14,053 (10.9%)114,430 (89.1%)
Mobile Home / Other5,987 (79.9%)1,508 (20.1%)
Total317,451 (54.2%)268,367 (45.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alameda County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alameda County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,505 (0.5%)21,531 (8.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms18,478 (5.8%)97,822 (36.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms106,776 (33.6%)111,002 (41.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms117,627 (37.0%)29,090 (10.8%)
8 or more Rooms73,065 (23.0%)8,922 (3.3%)
Total317,451 (100.0%)268,367 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alameda County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alameda County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas245,730 (77.4%)149,978 (55.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5,277 (1.7%)4,601 (1.7%)
Electricity58,689 (18.5%)102,106 (38.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene184 (0.1%)273 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke57 (0.0%)85 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4,422 (1.4%)1,622 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used3,092 (1.0%)9,702 (3.6%)
Total317,451 (100.0%)268,367 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Alameda County

Household Vehicle Usage in Alameda County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9,912 (3.1%)44,564 (16.6%)
1 Vehicle78,089 (24.6%)115,674 (43.1%)
2 Vehicles132,829 (41.8%)76,678 (28.6%)
3 or more Vehicles96,621 (30.4%)31,451 (11.7%)
Total317,451 (100.0%)268,367 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Alameda County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alameda County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units91,598225,853
Median Property Value$935,400$1,029,700
Median Household Income$108,529$141,800
Monthly Housing Costs$888$144,269
Real Estate Taxes$5,359$2,805

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alameda County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alameda County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,158 (2.4%)1,919 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,298 (1.4%)854 (0.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,142 (5.6%)4,295 (1.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,458 (6.0%)10,738 (4.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99915,248 (16.7%)36,578 (16.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99922,240 (24.3%)53,025 (23.5%)
$1,000,000 or more40,054 (43.7%)118,444 (52.4%)
Total91,598 (100.0%)225,853 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alameda County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alameda County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,286 (3.6%)2,812 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,527 (7.1%)2,856 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,441 (5.9%)4,559 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,168 (7.8%)3,795 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,505 (11.5%)6,650 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,996 (10.9%)14,646 (6.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99914,991 (16.4%)17,007 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more33,684 (36.8%)34,540 (15.3%)
Total91,598 (100.0%)225,853 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alameda County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alameda County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,730 (7.3%)190,075 (84.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,993 (6.5%)11,993 (5.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x7,755 (8.5%)22,977 (10.2%)
4.0x or more69,818 (76.2%)34,904 (15.4%)
Total91,598 (100.0%)225,853 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alameda County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alameda County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,819 (3.1%)787 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4995,235 (5.7%)2,676 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,49977,880 (85.0%)3,970 (1.8%)
Total91,598 (100.0%)225,853 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Alameda County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alameda County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alameda County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years107,417 (98.0%)2,162 (2.0%)
6 to 18 Years239,709 (97.4%)6,379 (2.6%)
19 to 25 Years129,047 (93.7%)8,706 (6.3%)
26 to 34 Years225,720 (93.6%)15,382 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years246,141 (95.6%)11,349 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years210,300 (95.0%)11,167 (5.0%)
55 to 64 Years192,945 (95.6%)8,995 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years140,241 (98.8%)1,718 (1.2%)
75 Years and older96,101 (99.4%)627 (0.6%)
Total1,587,621 (96.0%)66,485 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alameda County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alameda County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born107,417 (98.0%)2,162 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen239,709 (97.4%)6,379 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen129,047 (93.7%)8,706 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alameda County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alameda County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000106,249 (93.3%)7,568 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999127,358 (92.3%)10,688 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999138,349 (93.4%)9,716 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999147,151 (94.2%)8,990 (5.8%)
$100,000 and over1,043,550 (97.4%)28,197 (2.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alameda County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alameda County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 629,922 (27.3%)82,451 (75.2%)
6 to 18 Years70,639 (28.7%)179,832 (73.1%)
19 to 25 Years27,660 (20.1%)104,812 (76.1%)
25 to 34 Years40,603 (16.8%)190,178 (78.9%)
35 to 44 Years37,621 (14.6%)214,493 (83.3%)
45 to 54 Years34,531 (15.6%)181,474 (81.9%)
55 to 64 Years43,058 (21.3%)157,957 (78.2%)
65 to 74 Years127,231 (89.6%)77,678 (54.7%)
75 Years and over93,347 (96.5%)51,215 (52.9%)
Total504,612 (30.5%)1,240,090 (75.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alameda County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alameda County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years174 (0.4%)173 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years6,018 (4.8%)3,619 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years10,604 (5.2%)10,687 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years25,419 (7.4%)27,762 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years12,391 (18.8%)15,639 (20.6%)
75 Years and over16,831 (42.7%)28,580 (49.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alameda County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Alameda County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years161 (0.4%)173 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years508 (0.4%)410 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years966 (0.5%)837 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years4,935 (1.4%)4,325 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,825 (7.3%)3,368 (4.4%)
75 Years and over7,974 (20.2%)10,262 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Alameda County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (0.1%)107 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years698 (0.6%)726 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,773 (0.9%)1,946 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years4,726 (1.4%)5,883 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,265 (3.4%)2,772 (3.6%)
75 Years and over3,072 (7.8%)4,994 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Alameda County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,731 (3.8%)2,651 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years7,451 (3.7%)6,978 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years10,702 (3.1%)10,384 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,285 (5.0%)3,462 (4.6%)
75 Years and over4,826 (12.2%)8,559 (14.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Alameda County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years407 (0.3%)426 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,514 (0.7%)1,629 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years11,320 (3.3%)13,722 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years6,484 (9.8%)10,664 (14.1%)
75 Years and over10,201 (25.9%)19,802 (34.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Alameda County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,450 (1.2%)823 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,344 (0.7%)1,138 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,418 (1.6%)5,374 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,464 (3.7%)3,380 (4.4%)
75 Years and over4,575 (11.6%)10,314 (18.0%)

Technology Access in Alameda County

Computing Device Access in Alameda County

Computing Device Access in Alameda County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop513,48887.6%
Smartphone541,32592.4%
Tablet412,34770.4%
No Computing Device21,1003.6%
Total585,818100.0%

Internet Access in Alameda County

Internet Access in Alameda County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet6520.1%
Broadband Home486,75283.1%
Cellular Data Only44,9107.7%
Satellite Internet30,8065.3%
No Internet41,2407.0%
Total585,818100.0%

Alameda County Summary

Alameda County is located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California and is the seventh most populous county in the state. It is bordered by Contra Costa County to the north, San Joaquin County to the east, Santa Clara County to the south, and San Francisco Bay to the west. The county seat is Oakland, the largest city in the county. Alameda County is home to a diverse population of over 1.6 million people, with a wide range of ethnicities, cultures, and lifestyles.

Geography

Alameda County covers an area of 821 square miles, making it the third largest county in California. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the East Bay and the West Bay. The East Bay is home to the cities of Oakland, Berkeley, and Hayward, as well as the University of California, Berkeley. The West Bay is home to the cities of Fremont, Union City, and Newark, as well as the cities of San Leandro, Alameda, and Emeryville. The county is also home to several parks, including the East Bay Regional Park District, the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and the Tilden Regional Park.

History

Alameda County was established in 1853, when it was carved out of Contra Costa County. The county was named after the Spanish word for “grove of poplars”, which was the name of a creek that ran through the area. The county was originally home to the Ohlone people, who were the first inhabitants of the area. In the late 19th century, the county experienced a population boom due to the Gold Rush, and many of the cities in the county were founded during this time.

Economy

Alameda County is home to a diverse and vibrant economy. The county is home to several major employers, including the University of California, Berkeley, Kaiser Permanente, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The county is also home to several major industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. The county is also home to several major ports, including the Port of Oakland, the Port of San Francisco, and the Port of Richmond.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Alameda County had a population of 1,639,637 people. The racial makeup of the county was 44.3% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 8.7% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, and 3.1% from other races. The median household income in the county was $90,837, and the median home value was $743,000.
Alameda County is a diverse and vibrant county with a rich history and a strong economy. The county is home to a wide range of people, cultures, and lifestyles, and is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Alameda County?
Total Population of Alameda County is 1,663,823.
What is the Total Male Population of Alameda County?
Total Male Population of Alameda County is 826,561.
What is the Total Female Population of Alameda County?
Total Female Population of Alameda County is 837,262.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alameda County?
There are 98.72 Males per 100 Females in Alameda County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alameda County?
There are 101.29 Females per 100 Males in Alameda County.
What is the Median Population Age in Alameda County?
Median Population Age in Alameda County is 38.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alameda County
Average Family Size in Alameda County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alameda County
Average Household Size in Alameda County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alameda County?
Per Capita income in Alameda County is $60,193.
What is the Median Family Income in Alameda County?
Median Family Income in Alameda County is $149,535.
What is the Median Household income in Alameda County?
Median Household Income in Alameda County is $122,488.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alameda County?
Income or Wage Gap in Alameda County is 22.9%.
Women in Alameda County earn 77.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Alameda County?
Family Income Deficit in Alameda County is $10,750.
Families that are below poverty line in Alameda County earn $10,750 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alameda County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alameda County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alameda County?
There are 917,240 People in the Labor Forcein in Alameda County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alameda County?
67.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Alameda County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alameda County?
Unemployment Rate in Alameda County is 4.9%.