Pinole is a city located in Contra Costa County California. Pinole has a 2024 population of 18,306. Pinole is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -3.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,005 in 2020.
The average household income in Pinole is $139,720 with a poverty rate of 6.46%. The median age in Pinole is 44.1 years: 42.2 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pinole was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,347 | 33.7% |
| Asian | 4,661 | 24.75% |
| Two or more races | 2,782 | 14.77% |
| Other race | 2,482 | 13.18% |
| Black or African American | 2,277 | 12.09% |
| Native American | 270 | 1.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.08% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,882 | 2.72 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Married | 3,269 | 3.36 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 2,068 | 1.38 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Female | 1,123 | 2.93 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Male | 422 | 3.76 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
75.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 922 | 6.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,456 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,683 | 25.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,912 | 13.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,884 | 19.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 558 | 3.86% |
| Some College | 3,052 | 21.1% |
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 | 4,783 | 4,550 | 1,978 |
| Asian | 3,800 | 3,092 | 1,766 |
| Hispanic | 3,345 | 2,905 | 958 |
| 2+ Races | 1,799 | 1,684 | 663 |
| Black | 1,664 | 1,621 | 617 |
| Other Race | 1,550 | 1,252 | 387 |
| Native American | 270 | 248 | 62 |
| Islander | 16 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,250 | $103,490 | $78,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,250 | $136,685 | $89,670 |
| High School Graduate | $43,618 | $57,587 | $29,091 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,792 | $35,332 | $19,141 |
| Overall | $62,742 | $71,929 | $54,395 |
| Some College | $62,882 | $64,808 | $59,023 |
$62,742
Average Earnings
$71,929
Average Male
$54,395
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.4% of Pinole residents speak only English, while 36.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,146 | 377 | 7.33% |
| Asian | 4,660 | 343 | 7.36% |
| White | 5,663 | 314 | 5.54% |
| Other | 2,464 | 223 | 9.05% |
| Black | 2,264 | 131 | 5.79% |
| Multiple | 2,781 | 58 | 2.09% |
| Native | 270 | 13 | 4.81% |
6.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.72%
Male Poverty Rate
6.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pinole is Other, with 9.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pinole is Multiple, with 2.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.7% |
| Some College | 8.12% |
| High School | 5.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.62% |
| Female Employed | 2.44% |
| Male Employed | 2.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,048 | $153,371 |
| Households | $120,833 | $139,720 |
| Married Families | $147,759 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $82,786 | $95,099 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
758
Number of Veterans
676
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 313 |
| Second Gulf War | 145 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 248 |
| 65 to 74 | 187 |
| 55 to 64 | 150 |
| 35 to 54 | 139 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 362 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 5.08% |
| 2+ Races | 148 | 7.15% |
| Black | 140 | 7.49% |
| Asian | 78 | 1.92% |
| Other Race | 30 | 1.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
53.49%
Born in Pinole
70.19%
Native Born
29.81%
Foreign Born
8.03%
Non Citizen
21.77%
Naturalized
70.19% of Pinole residents were born in the United States, with 53.49% having been born in California. 8.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,432 | -175 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 17,607 | -175 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 17,782 | -174 | -0.97% |
| 2026 | 17,956 | -175 | -0.97% |
| 2025 | 18,131 | -175 | -0.96% |
| 2024 | 18,306 | -175 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 18,481 | -161 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 18,642 | -231 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 18,873 | -132 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 19,005 | -316 | -1.64% |
| 2019 | 19,321 | -74 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 19,395 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 19,400 | 45 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 19,355 | 124 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 19,231 | 169 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 19,062 | 181 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 18,881 | 202 | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 18,679 | 153 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 18,526 | 157 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 18,369 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,039 | 1,579 | 9.04% |
| 1990 | 17,460 | 3,207 | 22.5% |
| 1980 | 14,253 | 987 | 7.44% |
| 1970 | 13,266 | 7,202 | 118.77% |
| 1960 | 6,064 | 4,917 | 428.68% |
| 1950 | 1,147 | 213 | 22.81% |
| 1940 | 934 | 153 | 19.59% |
| 1930 | 781 | -186 | -19.23% |
| 1920 | 967 | 169 | 21.18% |
| 1910 | 798 | 458 | 134.71% |
| 1890 | 340 | -17,092 | -98.05% |