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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Millbrae

California · 20,412 residents · 3.269 sq mi
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Millbrae is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,999. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $397,200. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,412
−1%vs 2000
vs 20,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,244 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 6,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 42.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$45,999
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,404 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,764
−34%vs 2000
vs $33,193 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$397,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $549,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$838
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,161 in 2000
US average: $450
64.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
8.6
+7%vs 2000
vs 8.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(11,674)
Black0.7%(154)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(2,376)
Asian27.1%(5,614)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.8%(14,459)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(16,093)
Black1%(212)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(2,226)
Asian16.9%(3,443)
Other3.3%(664)
Diversity Score57.6%(11,760)
58
−17%vs 2000
vs 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.7%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Millbrae, California?

Millbrae, California has about 20,412 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Millbrae, California?

The typical household in Millbrae, California earns about $45,999 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Millbrae, California expensive?

In Millbrae, California, the median home is worth about $397,200, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Millbrae, California?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Millbrae, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Millbrae, California?

About 5.4% of people in Millbrae, 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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