Alameda, CA Demographics
A map of Alameda's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 32,152 | 41.1% |
Asian | 25,107 | 32.1% |
Hispanic | 9,435 | 12.1% |
Multiracial | 6,102 | 7.8% |
Black | 4,399 | 5.6% |
Native American/Other | 1,085 | 1.4% |
Alameda, California had a population of 78,280 in 2020. It was 41.1% White, 5.6% Black, 32.1% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 7.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alameda, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Alameda is the 119th most populous. 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's White Population
32,152 residents of Alameda identify as White, or 41.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Alameda slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alameda is ranked #1053 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Alameda is more White than neighboring Oakland (27.3% White), Emeryville (35.4% White), and Brisbane (40.3% White). Alameda is less White than neighboring Piedmont (62.7% White), and Berkeley (50.2% White).
Alameda's Black Population
4,399 residents of Alameda identify as Black, or 5.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alameda roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alameda is ranked #180 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Alameda is more Black than neighboring Piedmont (1.1% Black), and Brisbane (1.8% Black). Alameda is less Black than neighboring Oakland (20.8% Black), Emeryville (15.2% Black), and Berkeley (7.6% Black).
Alameda's Asian Population
25,107 residents of Alameda identify as Asian, or 32.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alameda larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alameda is ranked #67 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Alameda is more Asian than neighboring Oakland (15.9% Asian), Piedmont (19.9% Asian), Emeryville (30.4% Asian), Brisbane (31.3% Asian), and Berkeley (19.9% Asian).
Alameda's Hispanic Population
9,435 residents of Alameda identify as Hispanic, or 12.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alameda considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alameda is ranked #1155 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Alameda is more Hispanic than neighboring Piedmont (6.5% Hispanic), and Emeryville (11.1% Hispanic). Alameda is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakland (28.8% Hispanic), Brisbane (17.9% Hispanic), and Berkeley (13.7% Hispanic).
Alameda's Native American/Other Population
1,085 residents of Alameda identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alameda roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alameda is ranked #659 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Alameda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Piedmont (1% Native American/Other), and Berkeley (1.3% Native American/Other). Alameda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakland (1.6% Native American/Other), Emeryville (1.5% Native American/Other), and Brisbane (1.9% Native American/Other).
Alameda's Multiracial Population
6,102 residents of Alameda identify as Multiracial, or 7.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alameda roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alameda is ranked #142 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Alameda is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakland (5.7% Multiracial), Emeryville (6.4% Multiracial), Brisbane (6.8% Multiracial), and Berkeley (7.3% Multiracial). Alameda is less Multiracial than neighboring Piedmont (8.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.