Alameda, CA Demographics

A map of Alameda's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	31,577	32,152	40.9%	41.1%
Asian	22,108	25,107	28.6%	32.1%
Hispanic	10,760	9,435	13.9%	12.1%
Multiracial	6,763	6,102	8.8%	7.8%
Black	4,596	4,399	6.0%	5.6%
Native American/Other	1,434	1,085	1.9%	1.4%

Alameda, California has an estimated population of 77,238, a slight decrease from the 78,280 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.9% White, 28.6% Asian, 13.9% Hispanic, 8.8% Multiracial, 6.0% Black, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alameda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alameda has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alameda, that probability was 70.5% in 2020 and 72.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alameda is ranked the 116th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alameda was ranked the 119th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alameda's White Population

31,577 residents of Alameda, or 40.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alameda is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Alameda ranks 1054th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alameda's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Alameda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 40.9%.

Alameda is more White than neighboring Oakland (27.8% White), and Emeryville (31% White). Alameda is less White than neighboring Piedmont (67.1% White), Brisbane (42.9% White), and Berkeley (49.9% White).

Alameda's Black Population

4,596 residents of Alameda, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alameda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Alameda ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alameda's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Black residents' share of Alameda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Alameda is more Black than neighboring Piedmont (0.8% Black), and Brisbane (0% Black). Alameda is less Black than neighboring Oakland (19.7% Black), Emeryville (19.2% Black), and Berkeley (7.7% Black).

Alameda's Asian Population

22,108 residents of Alameda, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alameda is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Alameda ranks 67th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alameda's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Asian residents' share of Alameda's population has decreased from 32.1% to 28.6%.

Alameda is more Asian than neighboring Oakland (15.7% Asian), Piedmont (20% Asian), and Berkeley (20.4% Asian). Alameda is less Asian than neighboring Emeryville (31.4% Asian), and Brisbane (31% Asian).

Alameda's Hispanic Population

10,760 residents of Alameda, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alameda is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Alameda ranks 1156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alameda's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alameda's population has increased from 12.1% to 13.9%.

Alameda is more Hispanic than neighboring Piedmont (3.8% Hispanic), Emeryville (11.6% Hispanic), and Berkeley (12.8% Hispanic). Alameda is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakland (28.7% Hispanic), and Brisbane (17.9% Hispanic).

Alameda's Native American/Other Population

1,434 residents of Alameda, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alameda is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Alameda ranks 705th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alameda's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alameda's population has increased from 1.4% to 1.9%.

Alameda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakland (1.6% Native American/Other), Piedmont (0.7% Native American/Other), Brisbane (0.7% Native American/Other), and Berkeley (1.3% Native American/Other). Alameda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Emeryville (2.6% Native American/Other).

Alameda's Multiracial Population

6,763 residents of Alameda, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alameda is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Alameda ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alameda's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Alameda's population has increased from 7.8% to 8.8%.

Alameda is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakland (6.6% Multiracial), Piedmont (7.6% Multiracial), Emeryville (4.3% Multiracial), Brisbane (7.5% Multiracial), and Berkeley (8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.