Alhambra, CA Demographics
What is the population of Alhambra?
There are 81,483 residents in Alhambra, with a median age of 41. Of this, 48.93% are males and 51.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 53% of the resident pool in Alhambra, while non-US-born citizens account for 31.97%. Additionally, 15.03% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 73,679 people in Alhambra currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 81,483 | -1.0% |
| Male Population | 39,868 | -0.1% |
| Female Population | 41,615 | -1.8% |
Male Population 48.93%
Female Population 51.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | -0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 43,186 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 26,051 | -0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 12,246 | -4.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 53%
Citizen not U.S. Born 31.97%
Not Citizen 15.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 583 | 18.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,501 | -6.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 515 | 8.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 495 | 43.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 73,679 | -0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.72%
Moved from Same County 6.81%
Moved from Same State 0.64%
Moved from Different State 0.61%
Same House as Last Year 91.22%
What are the employment statistics in Alhambra?
White-collar workers make up 83.68% of the working population in Alhambra, while blue-collar employees account for 16.32%. There are also 7,494 entrepreneurs in Alhambra (9.08% of the workforce); 53,616 workers employed in private companies (64.97%); and 14,332 people working in governmental institutions (17.37%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 69,054 | 97.0% |
| Blue Collar | 13,470 | 114.9% |
White Collar 83.68%
Blue Collar 16.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,494 | 82.7% |
| Private Companies | 53,616 | 102.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 14,332 | 94.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,082 | 113.0% |
Self Employees 9.08%
Private Companies 64.97%
Governmental Workers 17.37%
Not for Profit Companies 8.58%
How many households are there in Alhambra?
There are a total of 30,092 households in Alhambra, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 68.35% of these Alhambra households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.65%. Additionally, 27.08% of households have children and 72.92% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 30,092 | 0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -26.2% |
| Family Households | 20,567 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 9,525 | 0.7% |
Family Households 68.35%
Non-Family Households 31.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,150 | -3.1% |
| Households without Children | 21,942 | 1.4% |
Households with Children 27.08%
Households without Children 72.92%
What are the median and average incomes in Alhambra?
The average annual household income in Alhambra is $111,840, while the median household income sits at $85,189 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $94,723, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $90,556. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $69,107 and $56,154, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $111,840 | 9.2% |
| Median Household Income | $85,189 | 6.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9,867 | -2.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 70,309 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Alhambra?
There are 32,130 housing units in Alhambra, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1960. Of the 30,092 occupied housing units in Alhambra, 42.04% are owner-occupied, while 57.96% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.29% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $838,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,850 per month in Alhambra.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 32,130 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1960 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,737 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,603 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,578 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,337 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,083 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,644 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,032 | -5.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,157 | 6.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 887 | -6.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 72 | 118.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 30,092 | 0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 12,652 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 17,440 | -1.6% |
Owner Occupied 42.04%
Renter Occupied 57.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,502 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,150 | 8.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $838,000 | 5.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $767,100 | 6.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,850 | 3.0% |
With Mortgage 59.29%
Without Mortgage 40.71%
What is the level of education in Alhambra?
Approximately 28.11% of the population in Alhambra holds a high school degree (that's 18,961 residents), while 17.46% have attained a college certificate (11,779 locals) and 25.57% have a bachelor's degree (17,252 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,776 | -4.9% |
| Some High School | 18,961 | -0.8% |
| Some College | 11,779 | -18.9% |
| Associate Degree | 5,197 | -1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17,252 | 1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,498 | 4.9% |
No High School 8.56%
Some High School 28.11%
Some College 17.46%
Associate Degree 7.7%
Bachelor's Degree 25.57%
Graduate Degree 12.6%
What is the marital status of Alhambra residents?
A total of 25,808 people in Alhambra have never been married (which represents 36.92% of the total population), while 33,895 of them are wedded (48.49%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,149 (1.64%) and 6,161 (8.81%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 25,808 | -0.3% |
| Married | 33,895 | -2.0% |
| Separated | 1,149 | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4,030 | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6,161 | 3.6% |
Never Married 36.92%
Married 48.49%
Separated 1.64%
Widowed 5.77%
Divorced 8.81%
What are the most common means of transportation in Alhambra?
The top three means of transportation people in Alhambra use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 32,919 residents commute by car, 989 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 827 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 32,919 | -1.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 989 | 7.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 40 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 118 | 6.3% |
| Motorcycle | 19 | -45.7% |
| TaxiCab | 44 | -4.3% |
| Walk | 827 | -8.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Alhambra by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.