Alameda County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$126,240
Per Capita Income
$63,442
Poverty Rate
9.2%
SNAP Recipients
8.7%
Gini Index
0.474
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K10.8%
$25K–$50K10.2%
$50K–$75K10.0%
$75K–$100K9.5%
$100K–$150K16.5%
$150K–$200K12.2%
$200K+30.7%
The median household income in Alameda County, CA is $126,240 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $63,442. 9.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.474 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).