El Sobrante is a CDP located in Contra Costa County California. El Sobrante has a 2024 population of 15,968. El Sobrante is currently growing at a rate of 1.49% annually and its population has increased by 8.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,779 in 2020.
The average household income in El Sobrante is $136,367 with a poverty rate of 9.76%. The median age in El Sobrante is 39.7 years: 37.4 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Sobrante was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,969 | 37.72% |
| Asian | 3,187 | 20.14% |
| Two or more races | 2,781 | 17.58% |
| Other race | 2,440 | 15.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,166 | 7.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 191 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.56% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,419 | 2.91 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 2,831 | 3.54 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Non Family | 1,193 | 1.38 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 996 | 2.72 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Male | 399 | 3.42 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 839 | 7.21% |
| Associates Degree | 985 | 8.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,691 | 23.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,374 | 11.81% |
| High School Graduate | 2,364 | 20.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 449 | 3.86% |
| Some College | 2,930 | 25.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,602 | 4,378 | 1,762 |
| Hispanic | 3,324 | 2,691 | 925 |
| Asian | 2,257 | 1,934 | 1,060 |
| 2+ Races | 1,795 | 1,633 | 456 |
| Other Race | 1,417 | 1,028 | 258 |
| Black | 899 | 831 | 274 |
| Islander | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,969 | $108,702 | $69,674 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,692 | $83,429 | $100,672 |
| High School Graduate | $47,561 | $60,229 | $29,052 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,381 | $25,236 | $19,659 |
| Overall | $60,692 | $63,257 | $50,257 |
| Some College | $49,988 | $56,776 | $39,625 |
$60,692
Average Earnings
$63,257
Average Male
$50,257
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.44% of El Sobrante residents speak only English, while 43.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,216 | 573 | 10.99% |
| Asian | 3,187 | 534 | 16.76% |
| Other | 2,440 | 444 | 18.2% |
| White | 5,281 | 358 | 6.78% |
| Multiple | 2,781 | 108 | 3.88% |
| Black | 1,119 | 96 | 8.58% |
9.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.02%
Male Poverty Rate
9.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Sobrante is Other, with 18.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Sobrante is Multiple, with 3.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.67% |
| High School | 12.96% |
| Some College | 9.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.74% |
| Male Employed | 5.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.12% |
| Female Employed | 3.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,549 | $139,289 |
| Households | $112,622 | $136,367 |
| Married Families | $138,992 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,299 | $99,651 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
734
Number of Veterans
702
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 285 |
| Second Gulf War | 174 |
| First Gulf War | 133 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 217 |
| 35 to 54 | 201 |
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 18 to 34 | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 398 | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 4.5% |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 6.19% |
| Black | 93 | 9.33% |
| Other Race | 73 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.16% |
| Islander | 20 | 19.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.23%
Born in El Sobrante
67.5%
Native Born
32.5%
Foreign Born
16.24%
Non Citizen
16.26%
Naturalized
67.5% of El Sobrante residents were born in the United States, with 50.23% having been born in California. 16.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,968 | 235 | 1.49% |
| 2023 | 15,733 | 236 | 1.52% |
| 2022 | 15,497 | 29 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 15,468 | 689 | 4.66% |
| 2020 | 14,779 | 961 | 6.95% |
| 2019 | 13,818 | 82 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 13,736 | 378 | 2.83% |
| 2017 | 13,358 | 395 | 3.05% |
| 2016 | 12,963 | -425 | -3.17% |
| 2015 | 13,388 | 266 | 2.03% |
| 2014 | 13,122 | -356 | -2.64% |
| 2013 | 13,478 | 265 | 2.01% |
| 2012 | 13,213 | -610 | -4.41% |
| 2011 | 13,823 | 1,154 | 9.11% |
| 2010 | 12,669 | 0 | 0% |