Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

San Pablo, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

31,720

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

59.8%18,978

Asian

14.8%4,695

Black

10.1%3,193

White

8.8%2,800

Two or More

4.9%1,557

Other

1.5%466

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%559

High School Diploma

26.2%5,366

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%1,126

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%3,297

Associate's Degree

8%1,641

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%2,635

Master's Degree

3.1%629

Professional Degree

0.4%86

Doctorate

0.4%84

HS or Higher

75.4%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$551,700

Median Renti

$2,018

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

42%4,091

Renter-Occupied

58%5,652

Total Units

9,943

Homeownership

42%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%207

$50K–$100K

2.8%116

$100K–$150K

3.2%131

$200K–$300K

1.5%63

$300K–$500K

27.5%1,127

$500K–$1M

57.5%2,354

$1M+

2.3%93

Rent Distribution

Under $500

427

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

162

$1,000–$1,250

312

$1,250–$1,500

532

$1,500–$2,000

1,165

$2,000+

2,783

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%31

2010–2019

3%303

2000–2009

11.5%1,141

1990–1999

6.5%642

1980–1989

14.6%1,453

1970–1979

11.9%1,186

1960–1969

17.1%1,705

1950–1959

16.6%1,652

1940–1949

12.1%1,202

1939 or earlier

6.3%628

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.7%6,107

Electricity

29.3%2,858

No Fuel

3.6%352

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%310

Solar

0.7%65

Other

0.5%51

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,478

Mean Household Incomei

$94,897

Per Capita Incomei

$30,103

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

8.5%

Labor Forcei

15,825

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%268

$10K–$15K

2.6%256

$15K–$20K

2.4%233

$20K–$25K

2.5%239

$25K–$30K

3.4%335

$30K–$35K

4.1%403

$35K–$40K

2.8%274

$40K–$45K

3.5%344

$45K–$50K

4.3%423

$50K–$60K

6.7%657

$60K–$75K

10.9%1,061

$75K–$100K

17.7%1,722

$100K–$125K

10%970

$125K–$150K

8.1%785

$150K–$200K

10.8%1,055

$200K+

7.4%718

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

730

Residentsi

1,220

Avg. Tenant Renti

$656/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

99 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing141 homes93% occupied$639/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers392 homes93% occupied$721/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8142 homes93% occupied$493/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,478/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

81.7%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

11%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

6.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $64K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

73.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.7% of subsidized households are minority

30.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

14,03644.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

5,314

Philippines

1,208

Guatemala

760

China

651

India

264

Korea

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,860

Avg. Commutei

32.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,485

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

470(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured