El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), California is 15,823 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 396th-largest city in California. The median household income is $112,622, the median home value is $695,900, and the median age is 39.7.
15,823
Population
5111
People / sq mi
$112,622
Median Income
$695,900
Median Home Value
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El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County) covers 3.1 sq mi of land at 5111 people per square mile.
About El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), CA
In El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), home values do the distinguishing — a median of $695,900. El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County) is a city in California with a population of 15,823.
Households take in a median $112,622, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.3%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $695,900, with typical rent around $2,245.
Roughly 34.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is above the national 14.0% at 15.1%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County) — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$112,622
Median Household Income
$46,690
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$695,900
Median Home Value
$2,245
Median Rent
65.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.9%
High School+
34.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
7.1%
Drive Alone
62.4%
Public Transit
15.1%
Work From Home
33.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
15.8%
Foreign Born
56.4%
Non-English at Home
5.8%
Veterans
11.6%
With Disability
91.0%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.7% |
| Retail Trade | 10.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), California has a population of 15,823 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 396th-largest city in California.
The median household income in El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), California is $112,622, with 7.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), California is $695,900, with median monthly rent at $2,245 and a homeownership rate of 65.2%.
The median age in El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), California is 39.7 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), CA Climate
El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), CA has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F) and receives about 746 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.9°C
Avg Temp
746
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 48° | 160 mm |
| February | 11° / 52° | 136 mm |
| March | 12° / 54° | 110 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 42 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 16 mm |
| June | 18° / 65° | 4 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 1 mm |
| August | 20° / 68° | 2 mm |
| September | 20° / 67° | 9 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 40 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 108 mm |
| December | 9° / 49° | 118 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), CA
The most comfortable months to visit El Sobrante Cdp (Contra Costa County), CA are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.