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San Pablo

California · 32,127 residents · 2.624 sq mi
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San Pablo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,819. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $380,700. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,127
+6%since 2000
from 30,215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12,244 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 11,515 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+18%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K27K29K31K33K1990201020202024San Pablo
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,819
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,184 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,405
+57%since 2000
from $14,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,700
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,550
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $687 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
56.9% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+72%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(2,432)
Black12.1%(3,874)
Hispanic / Latino61%(19,610)
Asian15.3%(4,924)
Other5.5%(1,752)
Diversity Score74.1%(23,797)
Diversity Score
74
−13%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
43.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Pablo, California?

San Pablo, California has about 32,127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Pablo, California earns about $60,819 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 $380,700, and the typical rent is about $1,550 a month.

How educated are people in San Pablo, California?

About 14.7% 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 12.9% of people in San Pablo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Pablo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Pablo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,969 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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