Pinole, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pinole, California is 18,835 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 367th-largest city in California. The median household income is $120,833, the median home value is $697,100, and the median age is 44.1.
The population has grown 1.6% since 2010 (18,377 → 18,663).
18,835
Population
3690
People / sq mi
$120,833
Median Income
$697,100
Median Home Value
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Pinole covers 5.1 sq mi of land at 3690 people per square mile.
About Pinole, CA
In Pinole, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $697,100. With 18,835 residents, Pinole is a city in California.
Median household income is $120,833, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.0%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $697,100, with typical rent around $2,738.
Roughly 38.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Around 13.7% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 38 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Pinole — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Pinole city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Pinole city had a population of 18,377 in 2010 and 18,663 in 2024, a 1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,333 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.11%.
18,663
Population (2024)
18,377
Population (2010)
19,333
Peak (2017)
0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,377 |
| 2011 | 18,528 |
| 2012 | 18,701 |
| 2013 | 18,880 |
| 2014 | 19,057 |
| 2015 | 19,232 |
| 2016 | 19,330 |
| 2017 | 19,333 |
| 2018 | 19,325 |
| 2019 | 19,250 |
| 2020 | 19,003 |
| 2021 | 18,873 |
| 2022 | 18,692 |
| 2023 | 18,604 |
| 2024 | 18,663 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$120,833
Median Household Income
$52,589
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$697,100
Median Home Value
$2,738
Median Rent
75.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.8%
High School+
38.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
7.1%
Drive Alone
67.7%
Public Transit
13.7%
Work From Home
37.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.9%
Foreign Born
63.4%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
12.9%
With Disability
93.2%
Health Insurance
93.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.2% |
| Retail Trade | 8.8% |
| Construction | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7.1% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pinole, California has a population of 18,835 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 367th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Pinole, California is $120,833, with 4.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pinole, California is $697,100, with median monthly rent at $2,738 and a homeownership rate of 75.9%.
The median age in Pinole, California is 44.1 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
The population has grown 1.6% since 2010 (18,377 → 18,663).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.