As of 2026 the population of El Sobrante is 15,237. The population is expected to shrink to 15,127 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.14%.
The median age of El Sobrante residents is 42.
The diversity index of El Sobrante is 87.6, meaning that there is a 88% 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 $153,357 and projected to be $173,477 in 2031. Per capita income is $55,070, projected to be $62,635 in 2031. 7.93% of households – 1,208 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,002,478 and the average disposable income is $108,439.
There are 5,741 housing units in El Sobrante; 3,407 are owner-occupied, 2,056 are rented, and 278 are vacant. The average home value is $882,602, with 154 homes built in 2010 or later, and 298 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 355 businesses in El Sobrante, employing 1,402 workers and pulling from a labor force of 7,758 age 16 and above. 3,445 workers commute into El Sobrante from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,304 residents both live and work in/around El Sobrante. The average travel time is 33.8 minutes. 1.91% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.71% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,004 drive alone, 919 carpool, and 329 take public transportation. 289 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,217 residents work from home.
2,077 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,181 have associates degrees, 3,381 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,758 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
