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Pinole, California

Introduction to Pinole, California

Pinole, California, in Contra Costa county, is 5 miles NE of Richmond, California (center to center) and 13 miles N of Oakland, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Oakland metropolitan area. There are an estimated 19,039 people in Pinole.

Pinole History

Pinole is a type of flour made from seeds of chia, maize, some grasses and herbs. The name of this area was given by Spanish explorers who were fed pinole in a local village. They called it El Pinole. Pinole started developing after the Southern Pacific Railroad came to the area and was incorporated in 1903.

Pinole and nearby Attractions

  • Carquinez Bridge Northbound
  • Epperson Gallery
  • Pinole Swim Center
  • Memorial Hall
  • Sunvalley Mall

Things To Do In Pinole

Pinole has excellent opportunities for the recreation and enjoyment of the locals, as well as visitors. Several area parks have been designed to facilitate a varied range of activities. The recreation department regularly arranges a variety of events and festivities in these parks, including a Fourth of July Celebration. The city also has a Swim Center which offers swimming facilities for adults as well as children.

Pinole Transportation

Metropolitan Oakland International serves the area.

Pinole Higher Education

Educational facilities are available at Contra Costa College.

High Points

Pinole strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Pinole Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Pinole Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 15%Pinole Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Pinole Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Pinole People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Pinole, CA

Comparing Pinole to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens47
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work52
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11

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