Alameda County, county in California, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,662,323 inhabitants. The county was created 171 years ago in 1853. Its county seat is Oakland.
There are 18 city/town in Alameda County, CA. The largest city of Alameda County is Oakland with a population of 424,891. Other cities include, Fremont population 234,569, Hayward population 157,966, Berkeley population 122,726, Livermore population 91,617
Alameda County lies at the geographic center of the San Francisco Bay Area and contains some of the region's most prominent cities. Oakland, the county seat, is the Bay Area's third largest city and a major economic and transportation hub. San Leandro, Berkeley, Alameda, and Hayward round out the county's largest municipalities, each with its own distinct character.
Oakland has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, with a thriving arts scene, renowned restaurants, and new development. Berkeley is home to the University of California's flagship campus and known for its activist culture and intellectual vibe. Alameda offers a small-town feel with beaches, tree-lined neighborhoods, and Victorian homes. Hayward and San Leandro are ethnically diverse suburbs closely tied to the Bay Area's technology industry.
From urban Oakland to the college town feel of Berkeley to the quiet island community of Alameda, Alameda County's cities showcase the diversity of the East Bay. These cities and their engaged local communities shape the culture, economy, and civic life of the Bay Area.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alameda County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Alameda | A city in Alameda County, California. | 78,841 |
Albany | City in Alameda County, California, United States | 20,031 |
Ashland | City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States | 21,925 |
Berkeley | The fourth most populous city in Alameda County, California. | 122,726 |
Castro Valley | A city in Alameda County, California. | 61,388 |
Cherryland | Census designated place | 14,728 |
Dublin | The most populous city in Alameda County, California. | 66,936 |
Emeryville | City in the United States state of California | 11,875 |
Fremont | The fifth most populous city in California. | 234,569 |
Hayward | The seventh most populous city in Alameda County, California. | 157,966 |
Livermore | A city in Alameda County, California. | 91,617 |
Newark | A city in Alameda County, California. | 49,699 |
Oakland | The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. | 424,891 |
Piedmont | City in California | 11,335 |
Pleasanton | A city in Alameda County, California. | 80,247 |
San Leandro | A city in Alameda County, California. | 89,161 |
Sunol | Census-designated place in Alameda County, California | 913 |
Union City | A city in Placer County, California. | 74,107 |