California Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,649,473 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,237 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 75 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $129,367 |
| Per Capita Income | $65,862 |
| Median Home Value | $1,090,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 637,212 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 325,509 (51.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 272,737 (42.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38,966 (6.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 598,246 |
| Average Household Size | 2.70 |
| Family Households | 390,699 (65.3%) |
The table below compares Alameda County to the other 58 counties and county equivalents in California by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 7 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 4 | 95th |
| Median Household Income | # 5 | 93rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 5 | 93rd |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE California Census Data Comparison Tool.
