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Pinole

California · 19,022 residents · 5.104 sq mi
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Pinole is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $567,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,022
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,727 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+13%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K19K1990201020202024Pinole
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,904
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,256 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,581
+73%since 2000
from $25,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$567,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,974
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+52%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(9,219)
Black10.9%(2,079)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(2,618)
Asian21.5%(4,092)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.5%(15,513)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(5,555)
Black10.8%(2,050)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(5,093)
Asian25.3%(4,811)
Other7.1%(1,360)
Diversity Score94.8%(18,035)
Diversity Score
95
+16%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
26.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinole, California?

Pinole, California has about 19,022 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pinole, California?

The typical household in Pinole, California earns about $104,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pinole, California expensive?

In Pinole, California, the median home is worth about $567,900, and the typical rent is about $1,974 a month.

How educated are people in Pinole, California?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pinole, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pinole, California?

About 3.7% of people in Pinole, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pinole, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Pinole, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,562 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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