Demographics & People — Pinole, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,835 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~18,600 |
| Median Age | 44.7 |
| Total Households | 6,882 |
| Family Households | 4,814 |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Diversity Index | 0.7242 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,347 |
| Black or African American | 2,277 |
| Asian | 4,661 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,164 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 10,517 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,936 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,292 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,785 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,352 |
| Italian | 1,145 |
| Irish | 1,065 |
| German | 1,029 |
| English | 967 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 724 |
Language
| English Only | 11,421 |
| Spanish | 2,665 |
| Population 5+ | 18,014 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 727 |
| Population 18+ | 15,606 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pinole, California.