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Burbank

California · 4,940 residents · 0.418 sq mi
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Burbank is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,265. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $878,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,940
−6%since 2000
from 5,239 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
11,818 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 12,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+13%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Burbank
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,265
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,226 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,316
+117%since 2000
from $23,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$878,000
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,712
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $879 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
56.2% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+21%since 2000
from 6.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(2,330)
Black2.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(2,259)
Asian6.5%(339)
Other0%
Diversity Score73%(3,824)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(1,554)
Black2.9%(141)
Hispanic / Latino46%(2,270)
Asian14.1%(695)
Other7%(347)
Diversity Score84.2%(4,158)
Diversity Score
84
+15%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
25.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burbank, California?

Burbank, California has about 4,940 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burbank, California?

The typical household in Burbank, California earns about $114,265 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 $878,000, and the typical rent is about $1,712 a month.

How educated are people in Burbank, California?

About 44.4% 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 4.7% 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 38 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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