El Sobrante is a CDP located in Contra Costa County California. El Sobrante has a 2024 population of 12,028. El Sobrante is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -8.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,096 in 2020.
The average household income in El Sobrante is $195,230 with a poverty rate of 3.43%. The median age in El Sobrante is 39.2 years: 39.6 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Sobrante was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,806 | 56.12% |
| Other race | 2,020 | 16.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,496 | 12.34% |
| Asian | 1,382 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 388 | 3.2% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,784 | 3.19 | 92 | 8 |
| Married | 2,786 | 3.41 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 434 | 1.27 | 74 | 26 |
| Female | 320 | 4.18 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 244 | 2.82 | 84 | 16 |
3.37
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
92.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 2.64% |
| Associates Degree | 750 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,287 | 27.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,590 | 18.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,158 | 13.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 310 | 3.67% |
| Some College | 2,137 | 25.27% |
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 | 4,132 | 3,958 | 2,066 |
| Hispanic | 2,588 | 2,269 | 647 |
| Other Race | 1,435 | 1,212 | 214 |
| Asian | 1,121 | 1,097 | 810 |
| 2+ Races | 713 | 680 | 261 |
| Black | 336 | 320 | 230 |
| Native American | 35 | 23 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $123,401 | $124,574 | $109,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,222 | $141,250 | $111,833 |
| High School Graduate | $59,102 | $59,245 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $81,934 | $84,948 | $78,675 |
| Some College | $54,490 | $72,902 | $48,606 |
$81,934
Average Earnings
$84,948
Average Male
$78,675
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.2% of El Sobrante residents speak only English, while 35.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,801 | 352 | 9.26% |
| White | 5,714 | 56 | 0.98% |
| Other | 2,020 | 24 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 1,382 | 2 | 0.14% |
3.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.97%
Male Poverty Rate
2.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Sobrante is Hispanic, with 9.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Sobrante is Asian, with 0.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.32% |
| High School | 5.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.4% |
| Some College | 0.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 2.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $194,056 | $203,824 |
| Households | $180,761 | $195,230 |
| Married Families | $222,788 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,398 | $101,140 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.5%
Male Marriage Rate
64.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
294
Number of Veterans
271
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 142 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 2.56% |
| Other Race | 44 | 2.68% |
| Black | 30 | 8.26% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
4%
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
65.42%
Born in El Sobrante
75.51%
Native Born
24.49%
Foreign Born
4.65%
Non Citizen
19.84%
Naturalized
75.51% of El Sobrante residents were born in the United States, with 65.42% having been born in California. 4.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,028 | -49 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 12,077 | -50 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 12,127 | -36 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 12,163 | -933 | -7.12% |
| 2020 | 13,096 | -785 | -5.66% |
| 2019 | 13,881 | -85 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 13,966 | -485 | -3.36% |
| 2017 | 14,451 | -923 | -6% |
| 2016 | 15,374 | -414 | -2.62% |
| 2015 | 15,788 | 933 | 6.28% |
| 2014 | 14,855 | 955 | 6.87% |
| 2013 | 13,900 | 494 | 3.68% |
| 2012 | 13,406 | 789 | 6.25% |
| 2011 | 12,617 | -106 | -0.83% |
| 2010 | 12,723 | 0 | 0% |