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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Burbank

California · 5,239 residents · 0.418 sq mi
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Burbank is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,226. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $300,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,239
+7%since 1990
from 4,902 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
32.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Burbank
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.7%(404)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.5%(393)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.2%(323)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.6%(291)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.7%(351)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3420.8%(1,088)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419%(994)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.2%(694)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.1%(320)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 743.3%(173)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.6%(136)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.4%(72)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,226
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,882 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,232
+53%since 1990
from $15,230 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $599 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 45.2% in 1990
57.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79%(3,873)
Black2.1%(102)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(1,474)
Asian5.7%(280)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(2,330)
Black2.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(2,259)
Asian6.5%(339)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican34.6%(1,843)
Puerto Rican2.3%(122)
Salvadoran1.2%(66)
Spaniard0.7%(37)
Guatemalan0.6%(34)
Nicaraguan0.5%(25)
Asian origin
Vietnamese5.8%(311)
Chinese2.7%(142)
Filipino2%(108)
Korean1.9%(102)
Asian Indian1.5%(80)
Taiwanese0.9%(49)
Cambodian0.3%(15)
Ancestry
German10.9%(581)
Romanian5.1%(274)
Italian4.5%(240)
English4.5%(239)
American3.7%(196)
Irish1.8%(96)
Polish1.7%(93)
Swedish1.3%(69)
Norwegian1%(51)
French0.9%(49)
Portuguese0.9%(49)
Croatian0.6%(34)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.5%(29)
Bulgarian0.4%(23)
Russian0.4%(23)
Lithuanian0.4%(22)
Ukrainian0.4%(22)
Arab0.4%(19)
Canadian0.3%(18)
British0.3%(16)
Hungarian0.3%(15)
Iranian0.3%(14)
Lebanese0.2%(13)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(13)
Greek0.2%(8)
Finnish0.1%(7)
Egyptian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Vietnamese population · Largest Romanian population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−12%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.8%(699)
Married47.2%(923)
Widowed2%(40)
Divorced15%(293)
Women 15+
Never married34.3%(739)
Married40.8%(878)
Widowed9.5%(204)
Divorced15.5%(333)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burbank, California?

Burbank, California has about 5,239 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burbank, California?

The typical household in Burbank, California earns about $47,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burbank, California expensive?

In Burbank, California, the median home is worth about $300,600, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Burbank, California?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Burbank, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burbank, California?

About 10.8% of people in Burbank, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burbank, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Burbank, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 337 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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