Alameda County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Alameda County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06001
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 737.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 83.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 821.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.647139
- Longitude
- -121.912488
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,390,021
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,083,582
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,096,866 | 78.9% |
| Hispanic | 293,152 | 21.1% |
| White | 446,598 | 32.1% |
| Black | 149,472 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 410,305 | 29.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,465 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10,580 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 16,662 | 1.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 886,163 | 81.8% |
| Hispanic | 197,420 | 18.2% |
| White | 384,375 | 35.5% |
| Black | 134,915 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 341,441 | 31.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8,438 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8,343 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 10,513 | 1.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,649,473
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $140,234
- Poverty Rate
- 9.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 149,429
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 492,184 | 29.8% |
| Black | 158,576 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 543,240 | 32.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 917,252
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 553,949 | 60.4% |
| Republican | 99,386 | 10.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 220,672 | 24.1% |
| Other | 5,539 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 426,673 | 46.5% |
| Female | 470,366 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 342,487 | 37.3% |
| Hispanic | 168,261 | 18.3% |
| Black | 74,749 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 195,914 | 21.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 493,518
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 223,939 | 65.4% |
| Hispanic | 72,392 | 43.0% |
| Black | 37,532 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 90,724 | 46.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 226,632 | 53.1% |
| Female | 260,101 | 55.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 164,358 (13.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 623,000 (52.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 637,212
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $1,091,285
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,559
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 53.0%
- Public Transit
- 7.5%
- Work From Home
- 25.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.