Pinole, CA Demographics

A map of Pinole's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,479	5,555	29.2%	29.2%
Hispanic	5,380	5,093	28.7%	26.8%
Asian	5,111	4,811	27.2%	25.3%
Black	1,685	2,050	9.0%	10.8%
Multiracial	1,006	1,185	5.4%	6.2%
Native American/Other	100	328	0.5%	1.7%

Pinole, California has an estimated population of 18,761, a slight decrease from the 19,022 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 29.2% White, 28.7% Hispanic, 27.2% Asian, 9.0% Black, 5.4% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pinole, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pinole has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Pinole, that probability was 76.3% in 2020 and 74.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pinole is ranked the 366th 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). Pinole was ranked the 364th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pinole's White Population

5,479 residents of Pinole, or 29.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pinole is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Pinole ranks 1188th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinole's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Pinole's population has remained roughly unchanged at 29.2%.

Pinole is more White than neighboring Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (25.3% White), Montalvin Manor (15.1% White), Tara Hills (21.4% White), and Hercules (14.4% White). Pinole is less White than neighboring El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (32.1% White).

Pinole's Black Population

1,685 residents of Pinole, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pinole is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Pinole ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinole's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. Black residents' share of Pinole's population has decreased from 10.8% to 9.0%.

Pinole is more Black than neighboring Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (8.1% Black), Montalvin Manor (0.4% Black), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (8.3% Black). Pinole is less Black than neighboring Tara Hills (14.7% Black), and Hercules (18.3% Black).

Pinole's Asian Population

5,111 residents of Pinole, or 27.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pinole is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Pinole ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinole's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Asian residents' share of Pinole's population has increased from 25.3% to 27.2%.

Pinole is more Asian than neighboring Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (9.4% Asian), Montalvin Manor (18% Asian), Tara Hills (18% Asian), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (18.4% Asian). Pinole is less Asian than neighboring Hercules (44.1% Asian).

Pinole's Hispanic Population

5,380 residents of Pinole, or 28.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pinole is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Pinole ranks 719th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinole's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Pinole's population has increased from 26.8% to 28.7%.

Pinole is more Hispanic than neighboring Hercules (14.5% Hispanic). Pinole is less Hispanic than neighboring Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (56.3% Hispanic), Montalvin Manor (65% Hispanic), Tara Hills (38.2% Hispanic), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (33.8% Hispanic).

Pinole's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Pinole, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pinole is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pinole ranks 499th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinole's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pinole's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.5%.

Pinole is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (0.9% Native American/Other), Montalvin Manor (0.9% Native American/Other), Tara Hills (1% Native American/Other), Hercules (1.7% Native American/Other), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (1.8% Native American/Other).

Pinole's Multiracial Population

1,006 residents of Pinole, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pinole is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Pinole ranks 407th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinole's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Pinole's population has decreased from 6.2% to 5.4%.

Pinole is more Multiracial than neighboring Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (0% Multiracial), and Montalvin Manor (0.6% Multiracial). Pinole is less Multiracial than neighboring Tara Hills (6.8% Multiracial), Hercules (7.1% Multiracial), and El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County) (5.6% 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.