Alhambra, CA Demographics

A map of Alhambra's Population by Race

Alhambra, California had a population of 82,868 in 2020. It was 8.4% White, 1.6% Black, 51.3% Asian, 36.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alhambra, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Alhambra is the 105th 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).

Alhambra's White Population

6,942 residents of Alhambra identify as White, or 8.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Alhambra considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alhambra is ranked #1465 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alhambra is more White than neighboring Monterey Park (3.9% White), and South San Gabriel (4.6% White). Alhambra is less White than neighboring South Pasadena (36% White), San Gabriel (8.5% White), and San Marino (27.7% White).

Alhambra's Black Population

1,345 residents of Alhambra identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alhambra roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alhambra is ranked #510 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alhambra is more Black than neighboring Monterey Park (0.6% Black), San Gabriel (0.9% Black), San Marino (0.5% Black), and South San Gabriel (0.8% Black). Alhambra is less Black than neighboring South Pasadena (2.4% Black).

Alhambra's Asian Population

42,552 residents of Alhambra identify as Asian, or 51.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alhambra considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alhambra is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alhambra is more Asian than neighboring South Pasadena (33.9% Asian). Alhambra is less Asian than neighboring Monterey Park (66% Asian), San Gabriel (63.4% Asian), San Marino (60.6% Asian), and South San Gabriel (57.3% Asian).

Alhambra's Hispanic Population

29,910 residents of Alhambra identify as Hispanic, or 36.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alhambra roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alhambra is ranked #540 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alhambra is more Hispanic than neighboring South Pasadena (20.7% Hispanic), Monterey Park (27.4% Hispanic), San Gabriel (25% Hispanic), San Marino (7.1% Hispanic), and South San Gabriel (35.9% Hispanic).

Alhambra's Native American/Other Population

513 residents of Alhambra identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alhambra 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, Alhambra is ranked #1334 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alhambra is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monterey Park (0.5% Native American/Other), San Gabriel (0.4% Native American/Other), San Marino (0.3% Native American/Other), and South San Gabriel (0.4% Native American/Other). Alhambra is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Pasadena (0.8% Native American/Other).

Alhambra's Multiracial Population

1,606 residents of Alhambra identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alhambra roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Alhambra is ranked #1334 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alhambra is more Multiracial than neighboring Monterey Park (1.6% Multiracial), San Gabriel (1.8% Multiracial), and South San Gabriel (1% Multiracial). Alhambra is less Multiracial than neighboring South Pasadena (6.3% Multiracial), and San Marino (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.