Alameda, CA

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Population

78,246

1.08% growth

Poverty Rate

9.22%


Median Age

41


Median Household Income

$89,045

7.22% growth

Number of Employees

40,248

2.31% growth

Median Property Value

$729,100

7.7% growth

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COVID-19

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Alameda, CA had a population of 78.2k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $89,045. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Alameda, CA grew from 77,409 to 78,246, a 1.08% increase and its median household income grew from $83,048 to $89,045, a 7.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alameda, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (31.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.33%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (6.05%), and White (Hispanic) (5.38%). N/A% of the people in Alameda, CA speak a non-English language, and 91.3% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alameda, CA are College of Alameda (728 degrees awarded in 2017), Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area (75 degrees), and Avalon School of Cosmetology-Alameda (72 degrees).

The median property value in Alameda, CA is $729,100, and the homeownership rate is 47%. Most people in Alameda, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Alameda, CA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Alameda, CA employs 40.2k people. The largest industries in Alameda, CA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,725 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,516 people), and Retail Trade (3,863 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($96,450), Information ($89,135), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,149).

Median household income in Alameda, CA is $89,045. Males in Alameda, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Alameda, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$89,045

2017 value

± $2,901

7.22%

1 Year Growth

± 4.23%

Households in Alameda, CA have a median annual income of $89,045, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $83,048 in 2016, which represents a 7.22% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Alameda, CA is from California.

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 4283.02

  2. Census Tract 4271

  3. Census Tract 4283.01

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Alameda, CA was Census Tract 4283.02 with a value of $133,916, followed by Census Tract 4271 and Census Tract 4283.01, with respective values of $123,375 and $120,042.

The following map shows all of the places in Alameda, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alameda, CA (7.1k out of 77k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Asian

    2,381 ± 377

  2. White

    2,239 ± 330

  3. Black

    1,205 ± 281

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alameda, CA is Asian, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

40.2k

2017 Value

± 1,354

2.31%

1 Year growth

± 4.69%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Alameda, CA grew at a rate of 2.31%, from 39.3k employees to 40.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alameda, CA, are Management Occupations (5,615 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,212 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,960 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alameda, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Alameda, CA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (5,615 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,212 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,960 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Alameda, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.97 times higher than expected), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.95 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.85 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Alameda, CA, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($114,632), Legal Occupations ($101,600), and Management Occupations ($98,017).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.2k

2017 Value

± 1,354

2.31%

1 Year growth

± 4.69%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Alameda, CA grew at a rate of 2.31%, from 39.3k employees to 40.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alameda, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,725 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,516 people), and Retail Trade (3,863 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alameda, CA, though some of these residents may live in Alameda, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Alameda, CA, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,725 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,516 people), and Retail Trade (3,863 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Alameda, CA has an unusually high number of Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2.03 times higher than expected), Information (1.66 times), and Utilities (1.61 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Alameda, CA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($96,450), Information ($89,135), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,149).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Electronics

    $232B

  2. Mixed freight

    $172B

  3. Gasoline

    $136B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $232B, followed by Mixed freight ($172B) and Gasoline ($136B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.7T

2020 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $1.7T. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $2.48T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $71.8B

  2. Arizona

    $46.9B

  3. Washington

    $34B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $71.8B, followed by Arizona with $46.9B and Washington and $34B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

93.9% of the population of Alameda, CA has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Alameda, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Alameda, CA see 953 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.82% increase from the previous year (936 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1095 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 182 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Alameda County, CA see an average of 953 patients per year. This represents a 1.82% increase from the previous year (936 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alameda County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.08%

Uninsured

56.6%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alameda, CA declined by 16.5% from 7.28% to 6.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alameda, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Alameda, CA is home to a population of 78.2k people, from which 91.3% are citizens. As of 2017, 27% of Alameda, CA residents were born outside of the country (21.2k people).

In 2017, there were 1.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.4k people) in Alameda, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.73k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

48

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Alameda, CA was 41. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Alameda, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Alameda, CA residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

27%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

21.2k people

26.6%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

20.6k people

As of 2017, 27% of Alameda, CA residents (21.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alameda, CA was 26.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Alameda, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 California residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

91.3%

2017 Citizenship

91.4%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 91.3% of Alameda, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Alameda, CA was 91.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alameda, CA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    33.4k ± 1.16k

  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)

    24.3k ± 1.22k

  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    5.73k ± 846

In 2017, there were 1.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.4k people) in Alameda, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.73k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Alameda, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,185 ± 212

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    639 ± 167

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    454 ± 147

Alameda, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Alameda, CA awarded 875 degrees. The student population of Alameda, CA is skewed towards women, with 2,621 male students and 3,530 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alameda, CA are Asian (337 and 39.5%), followed by Black or African American (172 and 20.1%), Hispanic or Latino (166 and 19.4%), and White (112 and 13.1%).

The largest universities in Alameda, CA by number of degrees awarded are College of Alameda (728 and 83.2%), Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area (75 and 8.57%), and Avalon School of Cosmetology-Alameda (72 and 8.23%).

The most popular majors in Alameda, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (220 and 25.1%), Humanistic Studies (107 and 12.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (61 and 6.97%).

The median tuition costs in Alameda, CA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Aircraft Powerplant Technology

    36 degrees awarded

  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    220 degrees awarded

  3. General Cosmetology

    45 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Alameda, CA was Aircraft Powerplant Technology with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Alameda, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. College of Alameda

    728 degrees awarded

  2. Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area

    75 degrees awarded

  3. Avalon School of Cosmetology-Alameda

    72 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Alameda, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Alameda with 728 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

359

Degrees Awarded to Men

516

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 359 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alameda, CA, which is 0.696 times less than the 516 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Alameda, CA by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    337 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    172 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    166 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Alameda, CA were to Asian students. These 337 degrees mean that there were 1.96 times more Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 172 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Alameda, CA was $729,100 in 2017, which is 3.17 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $677,000 to $729,100, a 7.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Alameda, CA is 47%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Alameda, CA have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Alameda, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$729,100

2017 Median

± $15,849

$677,000

2016 Median

± $12,972

In 2017, the median property value in Alameda, CA grew to to $729,100 from the previous year's value of $677,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Alameda, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alameda, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

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Household Income

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$89,045

Median Household Income

± $2,901

30.6k

Number of Households

± 1,112

In 2017, the median household income of the 30.6k households in Alameda, CA grew to $89,045 from the previous year's value of $83,048.

The following chart displays the households in Alameda, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Alameda, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alameda, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

47%

2017 Homeownership

46.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 47% of the housing units in Alameda, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Alameda, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alameda, CA have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 4.06% of the workforce in Alameda, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    59.4%

  2. Public Transit

    17.8%

  3. Carpooled

    8.55%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Alameda, CA was Drove Alone (59.4%), followed by those who Public Transit (17.8%) and those who Carpooled (8.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alameda, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alameda, CA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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