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 2025 the population of Pinole is 18,559. The population is expected to shrink to 18,394 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.18%.
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 $150,024 and projected to be $168,584 in 2030. Per capita income is $54,222, projected to be $60,994 in 2030. 8.48% of households – 1,574 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,110,205 and the average disposable income is $108,262.
There are 6,972 housing units in Pinole; 4,806 are owner-occupied, 1,896 are rented, and 270 are vacant. The average home value is $874,086, with 70 homes built in 2010 or later, and 132 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 710 businesses in Pinole, employing 5,679 workers and pulling from a labor force of 9,399 age 16 and above. 4,698 workers commute into Pinole from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,687 residents both live and work in/around Pinole. The average travel time is 37.5 minutes. 1.3% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 12.65% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,367 drive alone, 870 carpool, and 666 take public transportation. 179 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,291 residents work from home.
2,808 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,383 have associates degrees, 3,955 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,013 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-12
