Alameda County's estimated 2026 population is 1,636,636 with a growth rate of 0% 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 8.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 1,323,197 adults, (254,161 of whom are seniors) in Alameda County.
Female: 830,642 (50.4%)
Male: 818,831 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Alameda County includes 32.93% Asian, 29.84% White, 13.34% other race, 9.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 543,240 | 32.93% |
| White | 492,184 | 29.84% |
| Other race | 219,972 | 13.34% |
| Two or more races | 206,881 | 12.54% |
| Black or African American | 158,576 | 9.61% |
| Native American | 16,403 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12,217 | 0.74% |
Alameda County's average per capita income is $76,263. Household income levels show a median of $129,367. The poverty rate stands at 9.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $193,220 | $238,175 |
| Families | $159,585 | $207,905 |
| Households | $129,367 | $177,144 |
| Non Families | $78,925 | $110,949 |
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