San Pablo, CA Demographics

A map of San Pablo's Population by Race

San Pablo, California has an estimated population of 31,720, a slight decrease from the 32,127 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.8% Hispanic, 14.8% Asian, 10.1% Black, 8.8% White, 4.9% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Pablo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Pablo has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 San Pablo, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Pablo is ranked the 258th 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). San Pablo was ranked the 256th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Pablo's White Population

2,800 residents of San Pablo, or 8.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Pablo is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Pablo ranks 1483rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Pablo's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of San Pablo's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.8%.

San Pablo is more White than neighboring North Richmond (3.5% White). San Pablo is less White than neighboring Rollingwood (12.3% White), Richmond (18.1% White), East Richmond Heights (56.3% White), and Montalvin Manor (15.1% White).

San Pablo's Black Population

3,193 residents of San Pablo, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Pablo is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Pablo ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Pablo's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Black residents' share of San Pablo's population has decreased from 12.1% to 10.1%.

San Pablo is more Black than neighboring Rollingwood (1% Black), East Richmond Heights (5.4% Black), and Montalvin Manor (0.4% Black). San Pablo is less Black than neighboring Richmond (16.1% Black), and North Richmond (10.9% Black).

San Pablo's Asian Population

4,695 residents of San Pablo, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Pablo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Pablo ranks 184th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Pablo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Asian residents' share of San Pablo's population has decreased from 15.3% to 14.8%.

San Pablo is more Asian than neighboring Richmond (13.6% Asian), North Richmond (14.7% Asian), and East Richmond Heights (10.8% Asian). San Pablo is less Asian than neighboring Rollingwood (16.8% Asian), and Montalvin Manor (18% Asian).

San Pablo's Hispanic Population

18,978 residents of San Pablo, or 59.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Pablo is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Pablo ranks 310th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Pablo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of San Pablo's population has decreased from 61.0% to 59.8%.

San Pablo is more Hispanic than neighboring Richmond (45.5% Hispanic), and East Richmond Heights (19% Hispanic). San Pablo is less Hispanic than neighboring Rollingwood (65.4% Hispanic), North Richmond (62.1% Hispanic), and Montalvin Manor (65% Hispanic).

San Pablo's Native American/Other Population

497 residents of San Pablo, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Pablo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Pablo ranks 660th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Pablo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Pablo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

San Pablo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond (1.5% Native American/Other), East Richmond Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Montalvin Manor (0.9% Native American/Other). San Pablo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rollingwood (3.5% Native American/Other), and North Richmond (5.9% Native American/Other).

San Pablo's Multiracial Population

1,557 residents of San Pablo, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Pablo is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Pablo ranks 1242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Pablo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 89.4%. Multiracial residents' share of San Pablo's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.9%.

San Pablo is more Multiracial than neighboring Rollingwood (1% Multiracial), North Richmond (2.9% Multiracial), and Montalvin Manor (0.6% Multiracial). San Pablo is less Multiracial than neighboring Richmond (5.3% Multiracial), and East Richmond Heights (8.5% 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.