In Alameda County, Asians make up about 31 percent of the population, just barely ahead of the share of white residents. Last Change: 2020-11-20 06:10 UTC Explanation: The number of cases in a state can be higher than the sum of cases in the associated counties because not all state cases can be assigned to a state. The crest of the Berkeley Hills form part of the northeastern boundary and reach into the center of the county. The county has a large number of National Historic Places, as well as a number of California Historical Landmarks. In 2004 it voted for John Kerry, who won over 75% of the vote. 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. Amador Valley abuts the western edge of Livermore Valley and continues west to the Pleasanton Ridge. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. A 2014 analysis by The Atlantic found Alameda County to be the fourth most racially diverse county in the United States—behind Aleutians West Census Area and Aleutians East Borough in Alaska, and Queens County in New York—as well as the most diverse county in California. U.S. Census Bureau. The historical progression from Native American tribal lands to Spanish then Mexican ranches, then to farms, ranches, and orchards, then to multiple city centers and suburbs, is shared with the adjacent and closely associated Contra Costa County. In the California State Assembly, Alameda County is split between five districts: In the California State Senate, the county is split between three districts: In the United States House of Representatives, the county is split between three districts: Since 1932, Alameda County has been a stronghold of the Democratic Party, with Dwight Eisenhower being the only Republican presidential nominee to have carried the county since. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,510,271,[5] making it the 7th-most populous county in the state[6] and 20th most populous nationally. In Santa Clara County, Asians make up nearly 38 percent of the population. The race least likely to be in poverty in Alameda County, California is White, with 6.78% below the poverty level. [13], The 2010 United States Census reported that Alameda County had a population of 1,510,271. [43], On November 4, 2008 Alameda County voted 61.92% against Proposition 8, which won statewide, and which amended the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. [8][9] Although a strict translation to English might be "Poplar Grove Creek," the name of the principal stream that flows through the county is now simply "Alameda Creek.". Alameda is one of the largest and longest Independence Day parades in the nation where more than 2,500 participants waved to an estimated 20,000 spectators along the three-mile route. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males. The county’s Asian population increased almost 32 percent since 2010. It produced Chevrolet cars and then GMC trucks until 1963, when it was moved to Fremont in southern Alameda County. Between 1980 and 2010, he said, the Asian population in the Bay Area increased 300 percent. Most major criminal trials and complex civil cases are heard at this location or in courtrooms within the County Administration Building across the street. Asians make up less than 6 percent of the U.S. population compared to Hispanics at 18 percent and blacks at 12.5 percent. Population Data for County: Alameda. The county seat is Oakland. Fremont and Union City, meanwhile, have larger Asian populations. The Sheriff's Office operates two jails: Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, and Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility in downtown Oakland. Alameda California Population 2020 2019, Alameda California Population 2019, Alameda California Population 2020, Alameda California Demographics 2020 2019, Alameda California Statistics 2020 2019 Some estimates presented here come from sample data, and thus have sampling errors that may render some apparent differences between geographies statistically indistinguishable. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. The per capita income for the county was $26,680. The willow and sycamore trees along the banks of the river reminded the early Spanish explorers of a road lined with trees. Embed. The county's law enforcement is overseen by an elected Sheriff/Coroner and an elected District Attorney. The county’s Asian population increased almost 32 percent since 2010. The racial makeup of Alameda County was 649,122 (43.0%) White, 190,451 (12.6%) African American, 9,799 (0.6%) Native American, 394,560 (26.1%) Asian (9.7% Chinese, 5.5% Filipino, 4.8% Indian, 2.0% Vietnamese, 1.2% Korean, 0.8% Japanese, 2.2% Other Asian), 12,802 (0.8%) Pacific Islander, 162,540 (10.8%) from other races, and 90,997 (6.0%) from two or more races. Alameda County Superior Court operates in twelve separate locations throughout the county, with its central René C. Davidson Courthouse located in Oakland near Lake Merritt. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000", "2010 Census P.L. Population Age 5+ by Language Spoken at Home. Alameda County is home to the University of California, Berkeley, the flagship campus of the University of California system, and one of the largest and most prestigious research universities in the world. The remainder of Hispanics self-identify as Some Other Race (53.0%), Multiracial (9.5%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.3%), Black (0.9%), Asian (0.7%), and Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (0.1%).[30]. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.