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Population Review

Alum Rock, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Alum Rock, California is 11,619 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 457th-largest city in California. The median household income is $111,976, the median home value is $880,000, and the median age is 40.3.

11,619

Population

13371

People / sq mi

$111,976

Median Income

$880,000

Median Home Value

Alum Rock covers 0.9 sq mi of land at 13371 people per square mile.

About Alum Rock, CA

Alum Rock is a city in California with a population of 11,619. It ranks #457 among cities in California by population. The median age is 40.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Alum Rock is $111,976, above the US median of $74,580. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $880,000, with monthly rent averaging $2,412. The homeownership rate of 70.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Alum Rock reflects 19.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.6 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White19.5%
Black or African American0.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$111,976

Median Household Income

$34,255

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$880,000

Median Home Value

$2,412

Median Rent

70.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

66.8%

High School+

19.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

79.2%

Public Transit

6.1%

Work From Home

29.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

5.9%

Foreign Born

27.3%

Non-English at Home

2.9%

Veterans

10.1%

With Disability

92.1%

Health Insurance

96.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Construction16.5%
Professional, Scientific & Management15.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services13.7%
Manufacturing10.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.7%
Retail Trade5.3%
Information2.5%
Transportation & Warehousing2.0%
Public Administration1.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alum Rock, California has a population of 11,619 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 457th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Alum Rock, California is $111,976, with 5.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Alum Rock, California is $880,000, with median monthly rent at $2,412 and a homeownership rate of 70.4%.

The median age in Alum Rock, California is 40.3 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.