Alpine, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Alpine, California is 15,470 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 397th-largest city in California. The median household income is $111,723, the median home value is $810,000, and the median age is 42.8.
15,470
Population
578
People / sq mi
$111,723
Median Income
$810,000
Median Home Value
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Alpine covers 26.8 sq mi of land at 578 people per square mile.
About Alpine, CA
Alpine stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 578 people per square mile. With 15,470 residents, Alpine is a city in California.
Households take in a median $111,723, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $810,000, with typical rent around $2,025.
32.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.2%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$111,723
Median Household Income
$48,125
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$810,000
Median Home Value
$2,025
Median Rent
73.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.3%
High School+
32.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
81.1%
Public Transit
10.2%
Work From Home
28.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.8%
Foreign Born
81.7%
Non-English at Home
9.3%
Veterans
11.8%
With Disability
96.8%
Health Insurance
99.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.2% |
| Construction | 12.0% |
| Public Administration | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.2% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alpine, California has a population of 15,470 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 397th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Alpine, California is $111,723, with 7.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Alpine, California is $810,000, with median monthly rent at $2,025 and a homeownership rate of 73.6%.
The median age in Alpine, California is 42.8 years. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.