Alpine County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Alpine County is located in California with a total population of 1,695. It is the 58th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alpine County is 41.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alpine County is $110,781. This is 15% higher than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $466,100. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alpine County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (58.6% vs 34.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (14.7%) is well below the state average of 39.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

42.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%. Notably, 19.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.