State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
11,701.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.36%
Growth Since 2010
5.60%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
San Pablo is a city located in Contra Costa County California. With a 2020 population of 30,770, it is the 238th largest city in California and the 1266th largest city in the United States . San Pablo is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually but its population has increased by 5.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,139 in 2010. San Pablo reached it's highest population of 31,100 in 2018. Spanning over 3 miles, San Pablo has a population density of 11,701 people per square mile.
The average household income in San Pablo is $65,303 with a poverty rate of 16.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,416 per month, and the median house value is $355,000. The median age in San Pablo is 33.5 years, 32.1 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Pablo was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,414 | 36.86% |
| Some Other Race | 9,224 | 29.79% |
| Asian | 5,337 | 17.23% |
| Black or African American | 3,511 | 11.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1,191 | 3.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 156 | 0.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.43% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,221 | 3.31 | 38.1 |
| Married | 3,959 | 4.24 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 2,412 | 1.28 | 29 |
| Female | 1,919 | 3.62 | 32.3 |
| Male | 931 | 3.99 | 34.7 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,201 | 21.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,255 | 11.46% |
| High School Graduate | 5,468 | 27.78% |
| Some College | 3,965 | 20.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,220 | 6.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,945 | 9.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 630 | 3.20% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,644 | 5,595 | 539 |
| Other Race | 5,239 | 2,776 | 230 |
| Asian | 3,781 | 3,072 | 1,190 |
| Black | 2,564 | 2,269 | 416 |
| White | 1,992 | 1,737 | 315 |
| 2+ Races | 624 | 477 | 120 |
| Native American | 114 | 114 | 25 |
| Islander | 90 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.47%.
$31,401
Average Earnings
$34,746
Average Male
$26,539
Average Female
27.82% of San Pablo residents speak only English, while 72.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.60% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,575 | 3,052 | 16.43% |
| Other | 9,198 | 1,389 | 15.10% |
| Black | 3,315 | 728 | 21.96% |
| Asian | 5,306 | 566 | 10.67% |
| White | 2,263 | 496 | 21.92% |
| Multiple | 1,180 | 36 | 3.05% |
| Native | 156 | 19 | 12.18% |
16.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.96%
Male Poverty Rate
17.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Pablo is Black, with 21.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Pablo is Multiple, with 3.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.66%.
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 2.34% |
| Black | 176 | 5.97% |
| Asian | 64 | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 0.48% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 6.79% |
| Native American | 15 | 11.90% |
6.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
53.75%
Native Born
46.25%
Foreign Born
29.42%
Non Citizen
16.83%
Naturalized
53.75% of San Pablo residents were born in the United States, with 45.46% having been born in California. 29.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,770 | -110 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 30,880 | -110 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 30,990 | -110 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 31,100 | 23 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 31,077 | 78 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 30,999 | 275 | 0.90% |
| 2015 | 30,724 | 359 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 30,365 | 282 | 0.94% |
| 2013 | 30,083 | 283 | 0.95% |
| 2012 | 29,800 | 283 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 29,517 | 43 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 29,474 | -741 | -0.25% |
| 2000 | 30,215 | 5,057 | 1.85% |
| 1990 | 25,158 | 5,408 | 2.45% |
| 1980 | 19,750 | -1,711 | -0.83% |
| 1970 | 21,461 | 1,774 | 0.87% |
| 1960 | 19,687 | 5,211 | 3.12% |
| 1950 | 14,476 | 14,109 | 6.32% |
| 1890 | 367 | -708 | -5.23% |
| 1870 | 1,075 | 0.00% |