Alpine County, California
Alpine County: county in California, United States
About
Alpine County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,175 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,119 inhabitants. Its county seat is Markleeville. The county was created 162 years ago in 1863.
Quick Facts about Alpine County
| Population | 1,119 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| Different from | Alpine |
| Area | 1925 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.54% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.46% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5973,-119.8207 |
| Named for | Alps |
| Altitude | 7,966 feet / 2428 meters |
| Capital | Markleeville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1864 |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:50:11 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 25℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Alpine County is located at 38°35'50"N 119°49'14"W (38.5972500, -119.8206500). It has 6 neighbors: Amador County, Calaveras County, El Dorado County, Mono County, Tuolumne County and Douglas County.
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Alpine County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alpine County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Alpine County decreased by 5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,175 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,093 | -7.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,110 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,128 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,080 | -4.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,077 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,047 | -2.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,111 | 5.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,089 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,129 | 3.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,119 | -0.89% | estimation process |
California Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 9,943,046 | County in California, United States of America |
| Los Angeles | 3,970,219 | The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. |
| San Diego County | 3,332,427 | Founded in 1850, is one of 58 counties in the US state of California. |
| Orange County | 3,166,857 | County in California, United States |
| Riverside County | 2,489,188 | County in California, United States |
| San Bernardino County | 2,189,183 | County in California, United States |
| Santa Clara County | 1,907,105 | County in California, United States |
| Alameda County | 1,662,323 | County in California, United States |
| Sacramento County | 1,559,146 | County in California, United States |
| San Diego | 1,422,420 | The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. |
| Laguna | 1,370,232 | A city located in Orange County, California. |
| Contra Costa County | 1,152,333 | County in California, United States |
| San Jose | 1,013,616 | The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. |
| Fresno County | 1,000,918 | County in California, United States |
| Kern County | 901,362 | This county is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley, extending eastward over the Tehachapi Mountains to the Mojave Desert. |
| San Francisco County | 866,606 | County, coextensive with the city of San Francisco, California, United States |