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Millbrae

California · 23,216 residents · 3.269 sq mi
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Millbrae is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,528,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,216
+12%since 2000
from 20,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,102 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 6,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+2%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K23K23K1990201020202024Millbrae
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,319
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,695
+77%since 2000
from $33,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,528,900
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,834
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,161 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
39.6% rent
Afford Score
12.1
+51%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(6,867)
Black0.7%(170)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(2,621)
Asian52.4%(12,155)
Other5.8%(1,351)
Diversity Score77.6%(18,007)
Diversity Score
78
+11%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
38.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Millbrae, California?

Millbrae, California has about 23,216 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Millbrae, California?

The typical household in Millbrae, California earns about $126,319 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 $1,528,900, and the typical rent is about $2,834 a month.

How educated are people in Millbrae, California?

About 48.9% 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.

Has Millbrae, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Millbrae, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,804 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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