Alameda, California
Alameda: A city in Alameda County, California.
About
Alameda is a city located in the county of Alameda in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 73,812. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 78,841 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1853.
Alameda is a city in Alameda County, California, located in the East Bay region of the Bay Area. The city is primarily located on Alameda Island, but also spans Bay Farm Island and Coast Guard Island, as well as a few other smaller islands in San Francisco Bay. The city's estimated population in 2019 was 77,624.
The city's name is Spanish for "grove of poplar trees" or "tree-lined avenue", which is appropriate because it's so beautiful! It's also home to the Oakland Raiders (football), Oakland Athletics (baseball), Golden State Warriors (basketball), San Francisco Giants (baseball), and Oakland A's (baseball) teams. In fact, we've got almost every sport you can think of represented here!
In addition to sports teams and beautiful scenery, Alameda has some interesting history behind it—it used to be known as Alamedo or Almedo by Native Americans who lived there before European settlers arrived in 1776.
Quick Facts about Alameda
| Population | 78,841 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Alameda County |
| Postal code | 94501, 94502 |
| Phone Area Codes | 510 |
| Water as percent of area | 53.79% |
| Land as percent of area | 46.21% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7710,-122.2609 |
| Altitude | 108 feet / 33 meters |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 15:00:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 6.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Alameda is located at 37°46'16"N 122°15'39"W (37.7709900, -122.2608700). It has 2 neighbors: Oakland and San Francisco.
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Alameda increased by 6.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 72,259 | - | census |
| 2010 | 73,812 | 2.1% | census |
| 2011 | 74,692 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 75,637 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 76,479 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 77,509 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 78,459 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 79,091 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 79,037 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 78,344 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 77,624 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 78,841 | 1.54% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Alameda
1Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Oakland - Alameda
1350 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15108641333 | Website available
2Rodeway Inn
1925 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15105218400 | Website available
3Marina Village Inn
1151 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15105239450 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Alameda
1Alameda City Clerk's Office
2263 Santa Clara Ave # 380, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15107474800 | Website available
2The City of Alameda
2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15107477400 | Website available
3City of Alameda Planning, Building and Transportation Department
2263 Santa Clara Ave # 190, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15107476805 | Website available
4Alameda City Hall
2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15107477400 | Website available
5Alameda Public Works Department
950 W Mall Square, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15107477930 | Website available
6City of Alameda Emergency Operations Center
1809 Grand St, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15107474714 | Website available
7Alameda City Human Resources
2263 Santa Clara Ave # 290, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15107474900 | Website available
8Alameda Inspections & Code
2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15107477400
9Alameda City Manager
2263 Santa Clara Ave # 320, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15107474700 | Website available
10Alameda Mayors Office
2263 Santa Clara Ave # 320, Alameda, CA 94501, United States View details
Phone: +15107474701 | Website available
People born in Alameda (105)
People born in Alameda, including actress Adele Blood, military officer and aviation pioneer Jimmy Doolittle, nanotechnologist K. Eric Drexler, .
More notable people
- Eric Peterson (American musician) he was born in 14/05/1964
- Stu Inman (American coach in the National Basketball Association) he was born in 02/08/1926
- Craig Federighi (American software engineer) he was born in 27/05/1969
- Horace Heidt (American musician) he was born in 21/05/1901
- Zev Siegl (American businessman) he was born in 28/12/1942
- Norman Allinger (American computational chemist and academic) he was born in 06/04/1928
- Carl Jefferson (American record producer) he was born in 10/12/1919
- Leif Erickson (American stage, film, and television actor (1911-1986)) he was born in 27/10/1911
- Larry Eustachy (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 01/12/1955
- Joseph R. Knowland (American politician (1873-1966)) he was born in 05/08/1873
- Charles Lee Tilden (American rugby union player) he was born in 04/06/1894
- Francis Frederick (American rower) he was born in 28/02/1907
- Joseph Fessio (American priest) he was born in 10/01/1941
- Ethan Van der Ryn (sound editor) he was born in 21/10/1962
- Yoshiko Uchida (Japanese American writer) she was born in 24/11/1921
- Kenneth Franklin (American astronomer) he was born in 25/03/1923
- Chris Camozzi (American martial artist) he was born in 20/11/1986
- Chris Speier (baseball player and coach from the United States) he was born in 28/06/1950
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alameda, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108649 | Avalon School of Cosmetology-Alameda | Alameda (CA) | 94501 |
| 108667 | College of Alameda | Alameda (CA) | 94501 |
| 117247 | Laney College | Oakland (CA) | 94607 |
| 108269 | Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences | Oakland (CA) | 94612 |
| 117557 | Lincoln University | Oakland (CA) | 94612-2801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (47)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alameda, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKJ | Oakland – Jack London Square station | 245 Second Street | RAIL |
| OAC | Oakland Coliseum station | 700 73rd Avenue | RAIL |
| EMY | Emeryville station | 5885 Horton Street | RAIL |
| BKY | Berkeley station | University Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| SFP | San Francisco (Caltrain), California | 700 4th St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Alameda.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Str Post Office | Alameda (CA) | 94501 |
| Alameda Post Office | Alameda (CA) | 94501 |
| Coast Guard Island Post Office | Alameda (CA) | 94501 |
| Park Central Post Office | Alameda (CA) | 94501 |
| Civic Center Oakland Post Office | Oakland (CA) | 94612 |
Other cities in Alameda County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alameda County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 424,891 | The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. |
| Fremont | 234,569 | The fifth most populous city in California. |
| Hayward | 157,966 | The seventh most populous city in Alameda County, California. |
| Berkeley | 122,726 | The fourth most populous city in Alameda County, California. |
| Livermore | 91,617 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| San Leandro | 89,161 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| Pleasanton | 80,247 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| Union City | 74,107 | A city in Placer County, California. |
| Dublin | 66,936 | The most populous city in Alameda County, California. |
| Castro Valley | 61,388 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| Newark | 49,699 | A city in Alameda County, California. |
| Ashland | 21,925 | City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States |
| Albany | 20,031 | City in Alameda County, California, United States |
| Cherryland | 14,728 | Census designated place |
| Emeryville | 11,875 | City in the United States state of California |
| Piedmont | 11,335 | City in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Alameda distances to largest California cities