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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

White37.7%
Black or African American7.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management22.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.7%
Retail Trade10.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.4%
Manufacturing5.8%
Construction5.6%
Information3.6%
Public Administration3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing2.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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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.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.