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San Pablo, California

City · Population 31,562 · #237 in California
San Pablo, California

San Pablo is an enclave city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 32,127 at the 2020 census.

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About San Pablo

San Pablo, CA is a thriving city located in western California, home to 31,562 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

San Pablo holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.62 square miles, giving it one of the denser urban centers in the region at roughly 12,047 residents per square mile.

What Makes San Pablo Unique

  • Big-city energy: 12,047 people per square mile.
  • Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 31,562.
  • Easy reach of Richmond (1 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in San Pablo

  • Koi Sushi — japanese
  • Mely’s Cafe — american
  • Sukie’s Country Kitchen — american
  • Taqueria San Juan — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in San Pablo

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in San Pablo

  • Bayview Elementary
  • Caliber: Beta Academy
  • Dover Elementary
  • Edward M. Downer Elementary
  • Helms Middle
  • Lake Elementary
  • Middle College High
  • Montalvin Manor Elementary
  • Tara Hills Elementary
  • Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)31,562
Rank in state#237 of 482
Land area2.62 sq mi
Density12,047/sq mi
Coordinates37.9629, -122.3426

🗺️ Map of San Pablo