Alhambra, CA Demographics

A map of Alhambra's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	41,073	42,552	50.7%	51.3%
Hispanic	28,273	29,910	34.9%	36.1%
White	7,307	6,942	9.0%	8.4%
Black	1,911	1,345	2.4%	1.6%
Multiracial	1,886	1,606	2.3%	1.9%
Native American/Other	572	513	0.7%	0.6%

Alhambra, California has an estimated population of 81,022, a slight decrease from the 82,868 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% Asian, 34.9% Hispanic, 9.0% White, 2.4% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alhambra, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alhambra has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Alhambra, that probability was 59.8% in 2020 and 61.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alhambra is ranked the 108th 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). Alhambra was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alhambra's White Population

7,307 residents of Alhambra, or 9.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alhambra is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Alhambra ranks 1465th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alhambra's White population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Alhambra's population has increased from 8.4% to 9.0%.

Alhambra is more White than neighboring Monterey Park (5.5% White), and South San Gabriel (4.8% White). Alhambra is less White than neighboring South Pasadena (35.2% White), San Gabriel (9.6% White), and San Marino (21.8% White).

Alhambra's Black Population

1,911 residents of Alhambra, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alhambra is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Alhambra ranks 519th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alhambra's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Black residents' share of Alhambra's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.4%.

Alhambra is more Black than neighboring Monterey Park (0.6% Black), San Gabriel (1.4% Black), San Marino (0.1% Black), and South San Gabriel (0.3% Black). Alhambra is less Black than neighboring South Pasadena (2.8% Black).

Alhambra's Asian Population

41,073 residents of Alhambra, or 50.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alhambra is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Alhambra ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alhambra's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Asian residents' share of Alhambra's population has decreased from 51.3% to 50.7%.

Alhambra is more Asian than neighboring South Pasadena (35% Asian). Alhambra is less Asian than neighboring Monterey Park (64.4% Asian), San Gabriel (59.5% Asian), San Marino (68.1% Asian), and South San Gabriel (66.8% Asian).

Alhambra's Hispanic Population

28,273 residents of Alhambra, or 34.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alhambra is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Alhambra ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alhambra's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Alhambra's population has decreased from 36.1% to 34.9%.

Alhambra is more Hispanic than neighboring South Pasadena (19.7% Hispanic), Monterey Park (26.5% Hispanic), San Gabriel (26% Hispanic), San Marino (5.3% Hispanic), and South San Gabriel (26.3% Hispanic).

Alhambra's Native American/Other Population

572 residents of Alhambra, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alhambra is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Alhambra ranks 1357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alhambra's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alhambra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Alhambra is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monterey Park (0.5% Native American/Other), San Marino (0% Native American/Other), and South San Gabriel (0.4% Native American/Other). Alhambra is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Pasadena (1.1% Native American/Other), and San Gabriel (1.5% Native American/Other).

Alhambra's Multiracial Population

1,886 residents of Alhambra, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alhambra is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Alhambra ranks 1335th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alhambra's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Alhambra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Alhambra is more Multiracial than neighboring San Gabriel (2% Multiracial), and South San Gabriel (1.5% Multiracial). Alhambra is less Multiracial than neighboring South Pasadena (6.3% Multiracial), Monterey Park (2.5% Multiracial), and San Marino (4.6% 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.