El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), CA Demographics

A map of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	5,514	4,646	33.8%	29.9%
White	5,223	4,871	32.1%	31.4%
Asian	3,004	2,874	18.4%	18.5%
Black	1,355	1,766	8.3%	11.4%
Multiracial	909	1,001	5.6%	6.4%
Native American/Other	289	366	1.8%	2.4%

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), California has an estimated population of 16,294, an increase from the 15,524 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 33.8% Hispanic, 32.1% White, 18.4% Asian, 8.3% Black, 5.6% Multiracial, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), that probability was 76.0% in 2020 and 73.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is ranked the 393rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) was ranked the 398th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s White Population

5,223 residents of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), or 32.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) ranks 1162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s population has increased from 31.4% to 32.1%.

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is more White than neighboring Tara Hills (21.4% White), Rollingwood (12.3% White), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (25.3% White), and Montalvin Manor (15.1% White). El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is less White than neighboring East Richmond Heights (56.3% White).

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Black Population

1,355 residents of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), or 8.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Black population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Black residents' share of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s population has decreased from 11.4% to 8.3%.

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is more Black than neighboring East Richmond Heights (5.4% Black), Rollingwood (1% Black), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (8.1% Black), and Montalvin Manor (0.4% Black). El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is less Black than neighboring Tara Hills (14.7% Black).

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Asian Population

3,004 residents of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), or 18.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Asian residents' share of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 18.4%.

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is more Asian than neighboring East Richmond Heights (10.8% Asian), Tara Hills (18% Asian), Rollingwood (16.8% Asian), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (9.4% Asian), and Montalvin Manor (18% Asian).

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Hispanic Population

5,514 residents of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), or 33.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Hispanic residents' share of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s population has increased from 29.9% to 33.8%.

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is more Hispanic than neighboring East Richmond Heights (19% Hispanic). El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is less Hispanic than neighboring Tara Hills (38.2% Hispanic), Rollingwood (65.4% Hispanic), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (56.3% Hispanic), and Montalvin Manor (65% Hispanic).

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Native American/Other Population

289 residents of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) ranks 320th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.8%.

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Richmond Heights (0% Native American/Other), Tara Hills (1% Native American/Other), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (0.9% Native American/Other), and Montalvin Manor (0.9% Native American/Other). El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rollingwood (3.5% Native American/Other).

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Multiracial Population

909 residents of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) ranks 369th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Multiracial residents' share of El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County)'s population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.6%.

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is more Multiracial than neighboring Rollingwood (1% Multiracial), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (0% Multiracial), and Montalvin Manor (0.6% Multiracial). El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) is less Multiracial than neighboring East Richmond Heights (8.5% Multiracial), and Tara Hills (6.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.