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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Pablo

California · 25,158 residents · 2.624 sq mi
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San Pablo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,479. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 5,057 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $116,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

25,158
−17%vs 2000
vs 30,215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9,588 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 11,515 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
+1%vs 2000
vs 29.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
24K27K29K31K33K1990201020202024San Pablo
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,479
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,184 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,505
−27%vs 2000
vs $14,303 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$116,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $135,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$564
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $687 in 2000
US average: $450
47.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.1% in 2000
52.9% rent
4.6
+26%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(4,886)
Black17.9%(5,403)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(13,490)
Asian16.2%(4,890)
Other0%
Diversity Score85.6%(25,869)
1990
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(12,453)
Black21.3%(5,368)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(6,434)
Asian17.2%(4,323)
Other12%(3,014)
Diversity Score93.3%(23,474)
93
+9%vs 2000
vs 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.8%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in San Pablo, California?

San Pablo, California has about 25,158 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Pablo, California?

The typical household in San Pablo, California earns about $25,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Pablo, California expensive?

In San Pablo, California, the median home is worth about $116,900, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in San Pablo, California?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in San Pablo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Pablo, California?

About 19.0% of people in San Pablo, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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