Alameda County

Welcome to Alameda County

General

The southern of the two “East Bay” counties, Alameda County is the 7th-most populous county in the state and 21st most populous nationally, with a population of over 1,682,000. The county seat is Oakland. Alameda County is in the San Francisco Bay Area, occupying much of the East Bay region.

Business and the Economy

Alameda County is home to the largest concentration of Life Science companies in the East Bay. The industry employed over 38,000 individuals in 2020, supported more than 77,000 jobs and generated $23.7 billion in economic activity in Total Business Sales. The largest sub-sector is Research and Manufacturing, followed by Medical Devices and Equipment.

Other key industries in the County include Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Hospitality, Construction and Professional Services.

Living and Visiting

The crest of the Berkeley Hills form part of the northeastern boundary and reach into the center of the county. A coastal plain several miles wide lines the bay; and is Oakland's most populous region. Livermore Valley lies in the eastern part of the county. Amador Valley abuts the western edge of Livermore Valley and continues west to the Pleasanton Ridge. The ridges and valleys of the Diablo Range, containing the county's highest peaks, cover the very sparsely populated southeast portion of the county.

The Hayward Fault, a major branch of the San Andreas Fault to the west, runs through the most populated parts of Alameda County, while the Calaveras Fault runs through the southeastern part of the county.

The areas near the Bay itself have a maritime warm-summer Mediterranean climate, whereas behind the mountains, summers are significantly warmer. The climate charts below are for Oakland and inland Livermore.

There are 14 cities to pick from, along with a further 6 census-designated places and 16 unincorporate communities. The cities vary widely in size and location, with populations of 11,000 up to 440,000, and located from the edge of the San Francisco Bay to the inland area right at the Altamont Pass.

Overview for Alameda County, CA

78,320 people live in Alameda County, where the median age is 40.6 and the average individual income is $61,380. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

78,320

Total Population

40.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$61,380

Average individual Income

Around Alameda County, CA

There's plenty to do around Alameda County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

12

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

36

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Modern Hanger Boutique, Kettlebell Zen, and Let's Go Climbing Guides.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the The Modern Hanger Boutique page on Yelp Search 2710 MacArthur Blvd on Google Maps	Shopping	4.62 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kettlebell Zen page on Yelp Search 700 Jean St on Google Maps	Active	4.64 miles	23 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Let's Go Climbing Guides page on Yelp	Active	3.82 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rio Combat Team page on Yelp Search 800 W Tower Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.33 miles	35 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tony Franco Tennis page on Yelp Search 3860 Hanly Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.73 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Nail Hub page on Yelp Search 2690 5th St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.21 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Alameda County, CA

Population Households Employment

Alameda County has 30,500 households, with an average household size of 2.53. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Alameda County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 78,320 people call Alameda County home. The population density is 7,495.69 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

78,320

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.6

Median Age

48.55 / 51.45%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

30,500

Total Households

2.53

Average Household Size

$61,380

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Alameda County, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Alameda County. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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