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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brea

California · 35,410 residents · 12.647 sq mi
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Brea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,759. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $248,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,410
+8%since 1990
from 32,873 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,800 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 2,599 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+9%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K36K40K45K49K1990201020202024Brea
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,759
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,253 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,307
+23%since 1990
from $21,407 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$248,600
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$935
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $749 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
35.8% rent
4.2
−19%since 1990
from 5.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(28,648)
Black1%(321)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(5,064)
Asian6.3%(2,081)
Diversity Score50.8%(16,705)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(23,541)
Black1.2%(409)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(7,205)
Asian9%(3,184)
Diversity Score59.7%(21,125)
60
+17%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 31.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−10%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brea, California?

Brea, California has about 35,410 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brea, California?

The typical household in Brea, California earns about $59,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brea, California expensive?

In Brea, California, the median home is worth about $248,600, and the typical rent is about $935 a month.

How educated are people in Brea, California?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brea, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brea, California?

About 5.3% of people in Brea, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brea, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Brea, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,537 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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