San Pablo, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | San Pablo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,438 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12360.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.69% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,150 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Pablo grew by 4.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 33,077 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Pablo has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | San Pablo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,624 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.08% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Pablo is about 17% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Pablo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $450,502 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,888 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 45.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Pablo is about 19.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,888 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Pablo spend about 63 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 261 hours, about 10.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Pablo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 261 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,104 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,058 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,094 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Pablo is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
San Pablo has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | San Pablo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.19 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
San Pablo has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | San Pablo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Pablo, California.
What is the population of San Pablo, California?
The population of San Pablo, California is 32,438, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Pablo, California?
The population density of San Pablo, California is 12360.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Pablo, California?
The median household income in San Pablo, California is $80,624, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Pablo, California?
The median home price in San Pablo, California is $450,502, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Pablo, California?
The unemployment rate in San Pablo, California is 8.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.