Population 80,771 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Alhambra
Household size in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, Alhambra sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Los Angeles area as a whole, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.85, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Alhambra is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.5, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Alhambra than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Alhambra
Renters in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.7% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.1% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.9% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Alhambra: 58.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 42.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 46 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Alhambra than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Alhambra is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 61 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,169 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,234 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,472 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,995 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$826 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Alhambra costs $1,995 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area overall ($2,279). Rents are up $826 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Alhambra
Bachelor's degrees in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.5% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.3% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Alhambra (41.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.1% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Alhambra never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area overall (82.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Alhambra is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (6.7%). Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Alhambra compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | 2.69 | 42.6 | 9.5% | 58.9% | 7.7% | 1961 | $1,995 | 41.3% | 84.1% | 5.3% |
| South Pasadena | 2.57 | 41.1 | 8.6% | 55.8% | 7.8% | 1952 | $2,460 | 73.4% | 96.9% | 5.4% |
| Monterey Park | 2.89 | 46.8 | 7.8% | 48.4% | 8.1% | 1965 | $2,011 | 36.7% | 79.4% | 6.4% |
| San Gabriel | 3.03 | 43.9 | 11.8% | 48.4% | 8.9% | 1960 | $2,133 | 38.9% | 82.9% | 6.2% |
| San Marino | 3.08 | 46.7 | 7.8% | 19.6% | 13.7% | 1947 | $3,424 | 83.5% | 97.3% | 5.9% |
| Rosemead | 3.45 | 45.1 | 11.3% | 51.1% | 6.7% | 1961 | $1,922 | 21.3% | 67.5% | 6.0% |
| East Los Angeles | 3.75 | 35.5 | 21.7% | 66.4% | 6.6% | 1951 | $1,544 | 11.4% | 55.5% | 7.0% |
| Temple City | 3.09 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 1962 | $2,373 | 41.9% | 85.7% | 6.5% |
| Pasadena | 2.42 | 41.9 | 9.0% | 56.5% | 9.2% | 1960 | $2,366 | 55.7% | 89.8% | 5.5% |
| East Pasadena | 2.65 | 44.6 | 7.1% | 27.7% | 11.9% | 1951 | $2,180 | 58.6% | 89.7% | 4.3% |
| Montebello | 3.15 | 40.5 | 17.2% | 54.4% | 4.8% | 1962 | $1,860 | 22.1% | 74.1% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Alhambra. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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