San Pablo, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of San Pablo, California is 31,771 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 259th-largest city in California. The median household income is $78,215, the median home value is $516,000, and the median age is 34.3.
The population has grown 7.1% since 2010 (29,474 → 31,562).
31,771
Population
12108
People / sq mi
$78,215
Median Income
$516,000
Median Home Value
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San Pablo covers 2.6 sq mi of land at 12108 people per square mile.
About San Pablo, CA
San Pablo stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 12,108 people per square mile. San Pablo is a city in California with a population of 31,771.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $78,215 — near the US median of $78,538. About 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $516,000, with typical rent around $1,890.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 15.0%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.3% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in San Pablo: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
San Pablo city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of San Pablo city had a population of 29,474 in 2010 and 31,562 in 2024, a 7.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 32,099 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.50%.
31,562
Population (2024)
29,474
Population (2010)
32,099
Peak (2020)
0.50%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,474 |
| 2011 | 29,517 |
| 2012 | 29,800 |
| 2013 | 30,083 |
| 2014 | 30,365 |
| 2015 | 30,724 |
| 2016 | 30,999 |
| 2017 | 31,077 |
| 2018 | 31,100 |
| 2019 | 30,990 |
| 2020 | 32,099 |
| 2021 | 31,877 |
| 2022 | 31,606 |
| 2023 | 31,461 |
| 2024 | 31,562 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,215
Median Household Income
$29,111
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$516,000
Median Home Value
$1,890
Median Rent
42.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
74.2%
High School+
15.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.0%
Drive Alone
68.2%
Public Transit
7.3%
Work From Home
32.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.0%
Foreign Born
34.0%
Non-English at Home
2.3%
Veterans
12.2%
With Disability
92.1%
Health Insurance
93.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.8% |
| Construction | 12.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.7% |
| Retail Trade | 7.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.8% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
San Pablo, California has a population of 31,771 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 259th-largest city in California.
The median household income in San Pablo, California is $78,215, with 9.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in San Pablo, California is $516,000, with median monthly rent at $1,890 and a homeownership rate of 42.7%.
The median age in San Pablo, California is 34.3 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The population has grown 7.1% since 2010 (29,474 → 31,562).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.