Alameda, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Alameda, California is 76,876 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 119th-largest city in California. The median household income is $132,015, the median home value is $1,203,900, and the median age is 40.7.
The population has grown 6.6% since 2010 (73,946 → 78,795).
76,876
Population
7393
People / sq mi
$132,015
Median Income
$1,203,900
Median Home Value
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Alameda covers 10.4 sq mi of land at 7393 people per square mile.
About Alameda, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Alameda: the median home is valued at $1,203,900. With 76,876 residents, Alameda is a city in California.
The typical household earns $132,015 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 4.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,203,900, with typical rent around $2,394.
About 60.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Working from home is common here: 28.1% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Alameda — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Alameda city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Alameda city had a population of 73,946 in 2010 and 78,795 in 2024, a 6.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 79,091 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.46%.
78,795
Population (2024)
73,946
Population (2010)
79,091
Peak (2016)
0.46%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 73,946 |
| 2011 | 74,692 |
| 2012 | 75,637 |
| 2013 | 76,479 |
| 2014 | 77,509 |
| 2015 | 78,459 |
| 2016 | 79,091 |
| 2017 | 79,037 |
| 2018 | 78,344 |
| 2019 | 77,624 |
| 2020 | 78,117 |
| 2021 | 76,603 |
| 2022 | 75,894 |
| 2023 | 76,791 |
| 2024 | 78,795 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$132,015
Median Household Income
$72,245
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,203,900
Median Home Value
$2,394
Median Rent
49.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.4%
High School+
60.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
12.2%
Drive Alone
46.7%
Public Transit
28.1%
Work From Home
32.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.0%
Foreign Born
65.4%
Non-English at Home
4.3%
Veterans
9.7%
With Disability
97.7%
Health Insurance
97.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.3% |
| Information | 7.3% |
| Retail Trade | 7.1% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alameda, California has a population of 76,876 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 119th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Alameda, California is $132,015, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Alameda, California is $1,203,900, with median monthly rent at $2,394 and a homeownership rate of 49.0%.
The median age in Alameda, California is 40.7 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 6.6% since 2010 (73,946 → 78,795).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.