Alameda, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Alameda County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Alameda based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Alameda
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 71Income: 88Home Value: 100Safety: 100Education: 63Median Age: 68Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

76,876

2023 ACS

Median Income

$132,015

2023

Median Home Value

$1,203,900

2023

Median Rent

$2,394

2023

Median Age

40.7

Unemployment

5.0%

Cost of Living Index

247.5

100 = national avg

Alameda is a city in Alameda County, California, with a population of 76,876 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Alameda is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Alameda is $132,015, and the median home value is $1,203,900. The cost of living index is 247.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,394 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, and the median age is 40.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

76,876

Male

37,104

48.3%

Female

39,772

51.7%

Median Age

40.7

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

43.8%

High School or Higher

51.6%

Foreign Born

25.4%

Veterans

3.3%

Married

44.1%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.673

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

43.4%

Foreign Born

25.4%

White
43.4%
Black
6.1%
Asian
30.3%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or More
14.5%
Other
4.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

14.2%

10,916 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

85.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
7,055 (64.6%)
Puerto Rican
629 (5.8%)
Cuban
202 (1.9%)
Dominican
79 (0.7%)
Salvadoran
386 (3.5%)
Guatemalan
319 (2.9%)
Colombian
269 (2.5%)
Honduran
54 (0.5%)
Ecuadorian
9 (0.1%)
Peruvian
149 (1.4%)
Other Hispanic
1,764 (16.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,690 (7.3%)
Chinese
9,308 (40.0%)
Filipino
4,872 (21.0%)
Vietnamese
1,731 (7.4%)
Korean
1,344 (5.8%)
Japanese
622 (2.7%)
Pakistani
218 (0.9%)
Cambodian
84 (0.4%)
Hmong
15 (0.1%)
Thai
90 (0.4%)
Laotian
26 (0.1%)
Taiwanese
153 (0.7%)
Other Asian
3,101 (13.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
60 (17.3%)
Samoan
157 (45.4%)
Chamorro
109 (31.5%)
Other Pacific Islander
21 (6.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
28 (7.6%)
Other Native American
339 (91.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

71,904

English Only

65.4%

#1 Non-English Language

Chinese

7,022 speakers

Limited English

11.1%

Language Distribution

Chinese
7,022 (9.8%)
Spanish
4,793 (6.7%)
Tagalog
2,905 (4.0%)
Other Indo-European
2,827 (3.9%)
Other Asian
2,256 (3.1%)
Vietnamese
1,617 (2.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
751 (1.0%)
Korean
676 (0.9%)
Slavic Languages
598 (0.8%)
Other Languages
579 (0.8%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

88.9%

Limited English Proficiency

11.1%

Chinese
49.6% limited English
Spanish
25.0% limited English
Tagalog
32.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
19.3% limited English
Other Asian
24.9% limited English
Vietnamese
28.1% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
3.7% limited English
Korean
41.9% limited English
Slavic Languages
17.6% limited English
Other Languages
18.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,533

3.3% of population

Disability Rate

13.4%

339 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$68,895

Unemployment Rate

6.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
15.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
20.5%
Vietnam
41.6%
Korea
7.9%
World War II
5.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.1%
35-54
12.7%
55-64
16.8%
65-74
29.5%
75+
32.8%

Male Veterans

2,320

91.6%

Female Veterans

213

8.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$68,895

Non-Veteran Income

$70,396

Difference

-$1,501

-2.1% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

339

Without Disability

2,194

Disability Rate

13.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

43,066

#1 Ancestry

English

9.0% (6,921)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

8.8% (6,768)

#3 Ancestry

German

8.7% (6,653)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
9.0%
Irish
8.8%
German
8.7%
Italian
5.1%
European
3.3%
American
2.6%
Polish
2.1%
French
1.9%
Scottish
1.9%
Sub-Saharan African
1.5%
Norwegian
1.5%
Portuguese
1.2%
Russian
1.1%
Swedish
1.0%
Afghan
0.9%
Dutch
0.9%
British
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
Arab
0.6%
Danish
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

29,810

Family Households

19,081

64.0%

Married Couples

14,804

49.7%

Non-Family Households

10,729

36.0%

Single Mother Households

3,208

10.8%

Single Father Households

1,069

3.6%

Living Alone

8,218

27.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

15,966

In Married Couple

12,459

78.0%

With Single Mother

2,675

16.8%

With Single Father

832

5.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$165,571

Married Couple Income

$194,297

Single Mother Income

$105,455

Single Father Income

$82,153

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,424

Grandparents Responsible

349

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$132,015

+80% vs national

Per Capita Income

$72,245

+94% vs national

Poverty Rate

6.9%

-49% vs national

Gini Index

0.4721

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.0%

-3% vs national

SNAP Recipients

7.7%

of households

How Alameda Compares

Alameda vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Alameda is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Alameda. The median household income here is $132,015.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.0%
$25-50K
10.3%
$50-75K
9.3%
$75-100K
10.1%
$100-150K
17.9%
$150-200K
11.4%
$200K+
32.1%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

-34% vs CA avg

Labor Force

41,720

Employed

39,056

Mean Commute

23 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

43.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

51.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

40.7

Work from Home

28.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

247.5

100 = national avg

+147.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$108,885

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$257,364

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
400.0
Food
150.9
Transportation
142.9
Healthcare
140.7
Utilities
190.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,385

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,912

per month

The median household income in Alameda, CA is $132,015, which is 80.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $72,245. The poverty rate of 6.9% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4721, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 41,720. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 23 minutes, with 28.1% working from home. About 46.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 247.5, which is 147.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $108,885 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,032,500

Median List Price

$1,029,499

Price Per Sq Ft

$544

Days on Market

76

Active Inventory

61

Months of Supply

2.8

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,096,737

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,652

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

40.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

26.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

102.1%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
40.9%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
26.1%
Listings with Price Drops
13.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 14.0%List Price ↓ 2.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

22

New Listings

42

Pending Sales

23

Homes Sold ↓ 43.6%New Listings ↓ 8.7%Pending ↓ 51.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$544

Median List $/SF

$639

Sale $/SF ↓ 24.7%List $/SF ↓ 0.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Alameda vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Alameda is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$1,203,900

Median Rent

$2,394

Total Housing Units

32,129

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Owner Occupied

49.0%

Renter Occupied

51.0%

Median Property Tax

$9,587

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,993

Housing Types

Single Family
54.5%
Multi-Family
45.3%
Mobile Home
0.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$9,587

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.80%

of home value

Median Home Value

$1,203,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$10,853

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($9,587) by the median home value ($1,203,900). In Alameda, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.80%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Alameda, CA is $1,032,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 76 days on the market. 40.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $544. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,652/month. About 49.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 32,129 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $9,587. The effective tax rate is 0.80%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.17

per 1,000 residents

+22% vs national

Property Crime Rate

49.14

per 1,000 residents

+186% vs national

Total Crimes

3,895

2024

Violent Clearance

40%

cases solved

Property Clearance

6%

cases solved

YoY Change

-8.1%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Alameda Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Alameda vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Alameda is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 68.4%Property ↑ 112.4%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Alameda police solve 83% of murder cases but only 2% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent60.0883.3%
RapeViolent160.2118.8%
RobberyViolent931.2531.2%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1211.6346.3%
BurglaryProperty1922.588.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,51533.787.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty95212.791.8%

Alameda, CA reported 236 violent crimes and 3,659 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.17 per 1,000 residents is 21.9% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 40% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,515 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 20.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242363,6593.1749.14
20232594,2553.4556.69
20222353,2113.1643.13
2021495240.626.60
20201932,4852.4731.84
20191622,5792.0532.68
20181842,1232.3026.55
20172532,3473.1729.43
20161522,0201.9125.38
20151481,8191.8823.14

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.8

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

27.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

91.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$150.0M

Individual Assistance

$9.1M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $842.5M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$3.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$25.5M$4.6M
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$89.3M$4.4M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$8.8Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$265Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2017$9.0Mβ€”
Rim Fire β†’FireDec 2013$560Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormJun 2006$5.5Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormFeb 2006$5.6M$39K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005$119Kβ€”
Flooding as a Result of a Levee Break β†’Dam/Levee BreakJun 2004$2.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Severe StormJan 1995β€”β€”
Oakland Hills Fire β†’FireOct 1991β€”β€”
Severe Freeze β†’FreezingFeb 1991β€”β€”
Loma Prieta Earthquake β†’EarthquakeOct 1989β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 32 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

568

Total Claims Paid

$4,448,681

Avg Claim Payout

$7,832

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

79

Federal Funding

$106,565,281

Properties Protected

49

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

4.82

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic24$76,165,973
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire13$8,048,258
100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)6$318,439
601.1: Generators6$694,742
205.5: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures - Seismic5$6,732,117

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Alameda has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, wildfire. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 568 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $149,982,078 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,076,674 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 79 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

21.4%

14.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.9%

5.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.0%

Arthritis

20.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

14.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

36.0%

Lack of Support

25.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

24.6%

Mobility

10.2%

Cognitive

10.7%

Hearing

5.0%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

5.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Alameda has an obesity rate of 21.4%, which is 14.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.5 mi

Alameda Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Alameda Hospital2.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility3.3 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Highland Hospital5.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro5.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

23 min

-2% vs national

Drive Alone

46.7%

-41% vs national

Public Transit

12.2%

+1253% vs national

Work From Home

28.1%

+202% vs national

Carpool

6.4%

Walk / Bike

5.0%

combined

How Alameda's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

5-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322010
202122000
202011010
201911010
201811010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Alameda, CA is 23 minutes, which is 1.7% below the national average of 23 minutes. 46.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 28.1% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 12.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 6.4% of workers carpool. 2.5% walk to work. 2.5% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.9%

of households

No Internet

4.4%

of households

Total Households

29,810

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.9%
Cellular Data Plan
90.7%
Satellite
4.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.3%
No Internet Access
4.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

93.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.3%

of households

Tablet

71.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.2%
Smartphone
93.8%
Desktop / Laptop
89.3%
Tablet
71.6%
Smartphone Only
4.4%
No Computer
2.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+74% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+73% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+94% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+11% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Alameda vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

94.4% of households in Alameda have broadband internet access. 85.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.4% of households have no internet access.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Alameda is located in Alameda County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Alameda.

Election Overview

Source: Alameda County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

499,551

74.6%

GOP Votes

140,789

21.0%

Total Votes

669,800

Margin

D+53.6%

Shift from 2020

R+9.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+53.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024499,551140,789669,80074.6%21.0%D+53.6
2020617,659136,309769,86480.2%17.7%D+62.5
2016486,35191,189613,19579.3%14.9%D+64.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Alameda County recorded 669,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.6% of the vote compared to 21.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+53.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Alameda County has shifted 10.9 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

417

Total Assets

$658.8M

Total Income

$362.3M

Per 10K Residents

54.2

nonprofits

+33.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

61

Median Assets

$367K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
49
Arts & Culture
46
Education
44
Religion
35
Recreation & Sports
34
Philanthropy
15
Youth Development
14
Housing & Shelter
11
Environment
9
Animal-Related
8
Health Care
8
Mental Health
7
Food & Agriculture
7
International
7
Civil Rights
6
Science & Tech
6
Public Benefit
6
Community Improvement
5
Voluntary Health
4
Crime & Legal
4
Unknown
4
Employment
2
57.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $379.9M of $658.8M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Alameda

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MERCY RETIREMENT CARE CENTERHuman Services$60.2M$6.4M1946
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIAYouth Development$52.2M$36.0M1964
ELDER CARE ALLIANCE OF SAN MATEOHuman Services$48.5M$1.2M1970
ALAMEDA AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$38.1M$18.5M2018
FELTON INSTITUTEβ€”$35.5M$66.9M1945
CENTER FOR THE COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOMArts & Culture$33.5M$37.0M1999
URGENT ACTION FUND FOR FEMINIST ACTIVISMInternational$31.2M$13.7M2002
ALAMEDA POINT COLLABORATIVE INCHuman Services$28.8M$11.7M2000
ALMA VIA OF SAN FRANCISCOHousing & Shelter$26.4M$4.3M2000
ELDER CARE ALLIANCEHuman Services$25.7M$1.3M1997
ELDER CARE ALLIANCE OF SAN RAFAELHousing & Shelter$24.4M$4.3M2004
ALAMEDA EMERGENCY FOODFood & Agriculture$19.0M$8.7M1983
ARTHUR M JAWAD EDUCATION FUND FOR SAINT JOSEPH NOTRE DAME HSEducation$17.0M$1.3M2003
CHINTU GUDIYA FOUNDATIONEducation$15.1M$4.4M2000
ISLAND CITY DEVELOPMENTHousing & Shelter$15.0M$4.6M2015
GLOBAL WHOLE BEING FUNDInternational$11.4M$9.9M2022
ALMA VIA OF CAMARILLOHuman Services$11.1M$1.6M2000
WASC SENIOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMISSIONEducation$11.1M$8.3M2014
ALAMEDA HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONβ€”$8.8M$529K1985
ALAMEDA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB INCYouth Development$8.2M$2.4M1956
THELMA DOELGER TR FOR ANIMALSPhilanthropy$7.9M$1.1M1999
USTA NORTHERN CALIFORNIAβ€”$7.3M$6.7M1978
COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER SCHOOLS INCEducation$7.2M$13.9M2007
ALAMEDA FAMILY SERVICESHuman Services$6.7M$11.8M1970
CALIDAD INDUSTRIES INCEmployment$5.2M$8.4M1990
THE ACADEMY OF ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOEducation$4.7M$10.2M2011
ALAMEDA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FOUNDATION INCYouth Development$4.6M$551K1966
ALAMEDA MEALS ON WHEELSFood & Agriculture$4.5M$960K1976
PERFORCE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.5M$188K1999
FRIENDS OF THE ALAMEDA ANIMAL SHELTERAnimal-Related$4.4M$3.2M2009
GIRLS INCORPORATED OF THE ISLAND CITYYouth Development$3.9M$2.2M1965
ISLAND CAT RESOURCES AND ADOPTIONAnimal-Related$3.6M$1.1M1995
HAGER HANGER CLUB FOUNDATIONEducation$3.6M$163K1996
CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMEInternational$3.5M$478K2008
MARGARET L MCQUINN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONEducation$3.2M$800K2005
FRIENDS OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY INCβ€”$2.8M$316K1975
JCDC FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.6M$1.5M2019
INSTITUTE OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONEducation$2.6M$4.2M2016
FAMILY BUILDERS BY ADOPTIONHuman Services$2.4M$3.4M1984
AIRCRAFT CARRIER HORNET FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$2.2M$2.7M1995
ALAMEDA KIWANIS FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.0M$420K1959
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$2.0M$2.1M2001
STACY AND WITBECK FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.7M$417K2023
NIROGA INSTITUTERecreation & Sports$1.7M$1.2M2006
ACTS 2 CAMPUS NETWORKReligion$1.6M$1.4M2018
GOLDEN PACIFIC HOME HEALTH INCHealth Care$1.6M$2.5M2013
PACIFIC PINBALL MUSEUMArts & Culture$1.6M$787K2006
TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP ENRICHMENTHuman Services$1.6M$1.2M2000
ALAMEDA COMMUNITY FUNDPhilanthropy$1.5M$142K1965
LED BETTER INCEducation$1.4M$916K2014

Alameda, CA has 417 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $658.8M. The most common category is Human Services, with 49 organizations. 61 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 54.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

476

Total Approved

$215.5M

Jobs Supported

4,028

Per 10K Residents

61.9

SBA loans

-8.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

107

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

51 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)82% of all loans

Loans

392

Total Amount

$144.7M

Avg Loan

$369,147

Median Loan

$126,750

SBA Guaranteed

$108.4M(75%)

Jobs Supported

2,962

50418% of all loans

Loans

84

Total Amount

$70.8M

Avg Loan

$842,857

Median Loan

$477,500

7(a) β€” 82%504 β€” 18%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

73

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$52.9M

25% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$724,201

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services54 loans
NAICS 81
$17.9M
Retail Trade50 loans
NAICS 44
$18.4M
Health Care & Social Assistance49 loans
NAICS 62
$20.9M
Accommodation & Food Services49 loans
NAICS 72
$28.2M
Professional & Technical Services38 loans
NAICS 54
$12.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Mariner Square Athletic Inc.2$5.9M
1011 Ram Fairfield Ama, Llc1$5.0M
Semifreddi's Inc.2$4.5M
Power Engineering Construction Company (2$4.4M
Little Hearts Alameda Llc1$4.4M
Comfort Air Mechanical Systems Inc.1$3.7M
Bladium Sports & Fitness Club1$3.2M
Semifredd's Inc.1$3.1M
Harbor Bay Club, Inc.1$3.0M
The Hengfeier Family Trust2$2.9M

Alameda, CA has received 476 SBA loans totaling $215.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 392 loans (82% of the total), supporting 2,962 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 84 loans totaling $70.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Alameda is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 51 loans. That works out to 61.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

49

Total Population

1,274,267

Avg Median Income

-$54,310,173

Avg Home Value

-$53,354,573

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
940054,718$151,593$1,127,200$2,6344.6
9410234,983$64,781$996,300$1,5170.7
9410333,524$122,339$1,057,600$2,1461.4
94104478$49,896$1,992,600$7830.1
9410514,890$239,781$1,461,700$3,5010.5
9410730,190$186,123$1,227,000$3,3781.8
9410811,008$63,864$1,207,500$1,5620.3
9410954,397$112,201$1,390,000$2,1721.1
9411066,687$152,403$1,500,200$2,4042.4
941114,553$131,343$1,217,300$2,3340.3
9411433,627$196,528$1,771,700$2,8981.4
9412436,226$82,928$1,043,200$1,3684.7
941302,829$91,750N/A$2,5380.9
9413127,809$198,779$1,749,500$2,9712.0
9413324,753$83,025$1,519,100$1,9850.7
9413440,142$107,566$1,064,100$1,6742.6
9415811,206$184,294$1,501,100$3,3160.6
941880N/AN/AN/A0.1
9450163,517$119,500$1,213,100$2,3627.9
9450213,359$194,821$1,182,600$3,5012.5
94516208N/A$786,800$1,2503.6
9454645,848$125,780$976,300$2,50616.0
9456319,409$250,001$1,810,100$2,40720.5
9457747,533$110,989$824,900$2,1998.1
9457841,567$89,149$793,500$2,0774.6
9457919,955$94,193$815,900$1,9723.1
9458028,866$110,106$820,100$2,1643.3
9460152,289$66,651$703,100$1,6513.2
9460231,450$124,744$1,111,800$1,9243.6
9460336,440$71,086$596,100$1,8382.7
9460544,168$101,043$840,700$1,8678.8
9460638,746$70,769$747,600$1,7752.3
9460727,891$87,937$744,600$1,8755.9
9460833,998$116,306$826,900$2,5612.8
9460924,854$106,698$1,147,900$2,1161.7
9461032,675$130,435$1,324,500$2,1842.1
9461139,240$176,517$1,485,000$2,2747.3
9461217,663$77,069$814,000$1,9361.0
94613529N/AN/AN/A0.2
9461816,845$205,552$1,789,100$2,7422.4
9461928,044$129,879$997,300$2,1318.3
9462134,658$53,106$537,600$1,5278.5
9470217,073$99,135$1,168,200$1,9741.3
9470320,874$108,922$1,273,000$2,2571.3
9470424,427$52,105$918,500$1,9870.8
9470514,149$163,254$1,892,300$2,3303.4
9470912,179$95,223$1,240,500$1,9880.7
947108,144$118,007$1,084,500$2,5462.2
947205,649N/AN/A$3,5010.7

Alameda, CA has 49 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,274,267. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$54,310,173. The average median home value is -$53,354,573. The average median monthly rent is -$27,208,750.

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