Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Alhambra, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

81,022

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

50.7%41,073

Hispanic/Latino

34.9%28,273

White

9%7,307

Black

2.4%1,911

Two or More

2.3%1,886

Other

0.3%244

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%165

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%163

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%1,324

High School Diploma

17.7%11,040

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%2,997

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%6,650

Associate's Degree

7.8%4,872

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%16,672

Master's Degree

9.4%5,859

Professional Degree

2.6%1,612

Doctorate

2%1,276

HS or Higher

84%

BA or Higher

40.8%

Graduate+

14%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$857,800

Median Renti

$1,939

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

41.1%12,490

Renter-Occupied

58.9%17,935

Total Units

32,751

Homeownership

41.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.2%31

$50K–$100K

1.2%146

$100K–$150K

0.4%49

$200K–$300K

0.2%20

$300K–$500K

3.8%476

$500K–$1M

66.8%8,338

$1M+

27.5%3,430

Rent Distribution

Under $500

370

$500–$750

280

$750–$1,000

473

$1,000–$1,250

927

$1,250–$1,500

1,747

$1,500–$2,000

5,560

$2,000+

8,001

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%215

2010–2019

3.4%1,105

2000–2009

3.3%1,092

1990–1999

6.2%2,034

1980–1989

14.3%4,676

1970–1979

12.2%3,987

1960–1969

10.5%3,431

1950–1959

15.1%4,953

1940–1949

11.3%3,709

1939 or earlier

23%7,549

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.3%17,117

Electricity

37.8%11,499

No Fuel

4%1,205

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%463

Fuel Oil

0.3%101

Solar

0.1%23

Other

0%9

Wood

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,024

Mean Household Incomei

$114,340

Per Capita Incomei

$43,562

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

43,797

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%1,559

$10K–$15K

3.5%1,050

$15K–$20K

2.8%847

$20K–$25K

3%912

$25K–$30K

2.4%740

$30K–$35K

2.7%810

$35K–$40K

3.2%972

$40K–$45K

2.8%857

$45K–$50K

3.1%934

$50K–$60K

4.8%1,463

$60K–$75K

9.3%2,828

$75K–$100K

13.4%4,077

$100K–$125K

11.7%3,569

$125K–$150K

8.1%2,465

$150K–$200K

10.6%3,214

$200K+

13.6%4,128

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

806

Residentsi

1,346

Avg. Tenant Renti

$565/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers566 homes90% occupied$635/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8100 homes99% occupied$408/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC140 homes99% occupied$393/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,024/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

93.4%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

4.5%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

70.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.5% of subsidized households are minority

20.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

72.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

36,42045%

By Region

Top Countries

China

13,217

Mexico

4,037

Philippines

1,939

Korea

440

Guatemala

320

Canada

121

India

119

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

40,602

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

41,450

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,693(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured