The Power of the Hispanic Community in Contra Costa County

Our Businesses

Latino and immigrant entrepreneurs are building the backbone of the local economy.

• 34% of all business owners in Contra Costa are immigrants.

• Nearly half of them (43.7%) are Hispanic.
  Together, immigrant entrepreneurs generate over $670 million in business income each year.

Our People

Latinos make up 27% of Contra Costa County’s population—over 314,000 residents. That’s more than one in four people who call this county home.
Our community continues to grow fast, especially in East Contra Costa, where one in three residents is Latino. The Monument District in Concord has become a strong center for Latino life, culture, and business.

Most Latino businesses work in:

• Professional services

• Health care and social assistance

• Construction

• Hospitality and retail

You’ll find everything from family-owned restaurants and food trucks to construction companies, tax services, and online stores—all creating local jobs.

Our Economic Power

The Hispanic community drives local spending and supports small businesses across Contra Costa.
Together, immigrant residents hold $11.2 billion in disposable income, almost 30% of all consumer spending in the county.
Every dollar spent strengthens neighborhoods, schools, and local business corridors.

Our Workforce

Latinos play a vital role in every part of the county’s workforce.

• 32% of the county’s workers are immigrants, many of Hispanic origin.

• They make up 38% of construction, 36% of hospitality, and 32% of manufacturing jobs.

• Many Hispanic professionals also lead in STEM fields—41% of local STEM workers are foreign-born.

This shows the strength, skill, and work ethic of our community.

Our Corporate Sponsors