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San Pablo, CA


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San Pablo, California

San Pablo, California, in Contra Costa county, is 1 miles N of Richmond, California (center to center) and 11 miles N of Oakland, California. The city is included in the Oakland metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 30,215 people lived in San Pablo.

The People and Families of San Pablo

In San Pablo, about 39% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Approximately 68% of San Pablo is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of San Pablo.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, San Pablo had a median family income of $42,042.

Political Inclinations

San Pablo residents donated more money ($650) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

San Pablo Housing

An estimated 50% of living spaces in San Pablo are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In San Pablo, 84% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in San Pablo.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%San Pablo Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%San Pablo Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of San Pablo, CA

Comparing San Pablo 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 Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built54
People Living Alone46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime22

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