As of 2026 the population of El Sobrante is 15,187. The population is expected to shrink to 15,106 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.11%.
The median age of El Sobrante residents is 43.
The diversity index of El Sobrante is 87.4, 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 El Sobrante is $147,506 and projected to be $164,076 in 2031. Per capita income is $52,345, projected to be $58,155 in 2031. 7.29% of households – 1,107 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,816,069 and the average disposable income is $105,502.
There are 5,687 housing units in El Sobrante; 3,489 are owner-occupied, 1,898 are rented, and 300 are vacant. The average home value is $906,857, with 99 homes built in 2010 or later, and 343 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 371 businesses in El Sobrante, employing 1,408 workers and pulling from a labor force of 7,474 age 16 and above. 3,323 workers commute into El Sobrante from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,140 residents both live and work in/around El Sobrante. The average travel time is 33.9 minutes. 2.78% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.97% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,666 drive alone, 853 carpool, and 529 take public transportation. 294 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,132 residents work from home.
2,013 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,088 have associates degrees, 3,231 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,629 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-02-02
