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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Burbank

California · 93,643 residents · 17.316 sq mi
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Burbank is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,959. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $260,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93,643
−7%vs 2000
vs 100,316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,408 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 5,793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
92K96K101K105K109K1990201020202024Burbank
2024105K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,959
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,467 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,897
−27%vs 2000
vs $25,713 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $249,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $778 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
45.7%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.5% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+38%vs 2000
vs 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(59,590)
Black1.9%(1,915)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(24,953)
Asian9%(9,045)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.6%(66,840)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(77,533)
Black1.6%(1,510)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(20,670)
Asian6.8%(6,373)
Other8.8%(8,227)
Diversity Score62.4%(58,388)
Diversity Score
62
−6%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burbank, California?

Burbank, California has about 93,643 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Burbank, California?

The typical household in Burbank, California earns about $35,959 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 $260,200, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Burbank, California?

About 22.9% 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 8.3% of people in Burbank, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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