Pinole integrates historical preservation with forward-looking climate initiatives. The Pinole Energy Enhancement Rebate (PEER) Program lowers the cost of home energy upgrades, creating demand for zero-emission technologies and stimulating local employment in energy retrofits.
As of 2026 the population of Pinole is 18,915. The population is expected to shrink to 18,870 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.05%.
The median age of Pinole residents is 44.
The diversity index of Pinole is 86.6, meaning that there is a 87% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Pinole is $163,614 and projected to be $186,574 in 2031. Per capita income is $59,979, projected to be $68,880 in 2031. 9.73% of households – 1,840 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,223,672 and the average disposable income is $116,423.
There are 7,166 housing units in Pinole; 4,915 are owner-occupied, 1,994 are rented, and 257 are vacant. The average home value is $885,870, with 77 homes built in 2010 or later, and 132 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 705 businesses in Pinole, employing 5,496 workers and pulling from a labor force of 9,033 age 16 and above. 4,069 workers commute into Pinole from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,931 residents both live and work in/around Pinole. The average travel time is 35.0 minutes. 1.64% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.31% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,767 drive alone, 1,058 carpool, and 482 take public transportation. 149 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,547 residents work from home.
3,059 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,400 have associates degrees, 4,108 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,920 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
