West Contra Costa

Located on the northwest corner of Contra Costa County, this subregion includes the cities of Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, and San Pablo.

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Overview

West Contra Costa—home to the cities of Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, and San Pablo—offers abundant open space and holistic hillside communities overlooking the Bay. This subregion blends scenic landscapes with diverse neighborhoods and commerce. The Port of Richmond is a deep-water port that supports international trade. With its rolling hills, waterfront access, and family-friendly communities, West Contra Costa provides a unique mix of tranquility and connectivity within the Bay Area.

Cities and Towns

POP: 25,869

El Cerrito

Contra Costa County
POP: 26,041

Hercules

Contra Costa County
POP: 18,946

Pinole

Contra Costa County
POP: 115,619

Richmond

Contra Costa County
POP: 31,907

San Pablo

Contra Costa County

Economy

Explore our East Bay Data Dashboard for more insights into key economic metrics for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and city data, including population, unemployment rates, industry employment, top job postings, and more.

Major Employers

Target Industries

icon logo 39 BIO RAD
icon logo 40 CDPH
icon logo 41 C&H
icon logo 42 CHEVRON
icon logo 9 KAISER

Bio-Rad

CDPH

C&H Sugar

Chevron

Kaiser Permanente

Advanced Manufacturing

Clean Tech

Logistics & Transportation

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Tourism & Hospitality

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