Downtown Alameda building with a tall green vertical sign reading “ALAMEDA.”

Alameda

Offers a vibrant blend of natural beauty, historic charm, and urban convenience.

Welcome to Alameda

This island city nestled in the San Francisco Bay offers a vibrant blend of natural beauty, historic charm, and urban convenience. Alameda's soul lies in its unique island setting.
 
Its core, Alameda Island, boasts a relaxed atmosphere with Victorian-era homes and tree-lined streets. The expansive Crown Memorial State Beach offers miles of sandy coastline, perfect for swimming, wind-surfing, or tide-pooling.

Overview for Alameda, CA

76,876 people live in Alameda, where the median age is 40.7 and the average individual income is $72,245. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

76,876

Total Population

40.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$72,245

Average individual Income

Schools in Alameda, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Alameda. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Neighborhood Gallery

Victorian-style house with shingle siding, red trim, and an ornate decorative gable.
Tree-lined Alameda sidewalk with mature trunks, flowering branches, and front gardens.
Ornate Victorian-style houses with bay windows and white stair railings along a tree-lined street.
Crown Memorial State Beach sign in a grassy park beneath a wide blue sky.
Sandy bay beach with volleyball nets, dune grass, and a distant city skyline.
Wooden boardwalk through flowering coastal shrubs leads to calm bay water and distant hills.
Outdoor market stall with vintage furniture, metal planters, and flowers beneath a white canopy.
Residential canal lined with waterfront homes and palm trees.
Downtown Alameda building with a tall green vertical sign reading “ALAMEDA.”

Demographics and Employment Data for Alameda, CA

Alameda has 29,810 households, with an average household size of 2.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Alameda do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 76,876 people call Alameda home. The population density is 7,357 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

76,876

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.7 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
29,810

Total Households

2.54

Average Household Size

$72,245

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
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