Alamo, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Alamo, California is 14,441 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 414th-largest city in California. The median household income is $250,001, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 50.8.
14,441
Population
1471
People / sq mi
$250,001
Median Income
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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Alamo covers 9.8 sq mi of land at 1471 people per square mile.
About Alamo, CA
What sets Alamo apart is money: median household income runs $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. With 14,441 residents, Alamo is a city in California.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 0.4% — below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $2,000,001, with typical rent around $3,501.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 76.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 30.0% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Alamo firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$250,001
Median Household Income
$144,575
Per Capita Income
0.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
$3,501
Median Rent
92.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.8%
High School+
76.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.4%
Drive Alone
53.7%
Public Transit
30.0%
Work From Home
29.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
30.7%
Foreign Born
85.4%
Non-English at Home
5.7%
Veterans
8.9%
With Disability
97.4%
Health Insurance
98.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 25.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.7% |
| Information | 17.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.8% |
| Retail Trade | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alamo, California has a population of 14,441 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 414th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Alamo, California is $250,001, with 0.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Alamo, California is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 92.4%.
The median age in Alamo, California is 50.8 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.