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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Bruno

California · 38,961 residents · 5.489 sq mi
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San Bruno is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $291,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% 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

38,961
−3%vs 2000
vs 40,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,098 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 7,317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
38K40K41K43K44K1990201020202024San Bruno
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,019
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,081 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,289
−31%vs 2000
vs $26,360 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$291,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $365,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$763
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,162 in 2000
US average: $450
62.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.0% in 2000
37.5% rent
6.9
+18%vs 2000
vs 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(18,822)
Black1.9%(753)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(9,686)
Asian18.4%(7,393)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.2%(31,398)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(27,990)
Black3.7%(1,450)
Hispanic / Latino18%(7,008)
Asian18%(7,011)
Other6.4%(2,510)
Diversity Score72.3%(28,187)
72
−7%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Bruno, California?

San Bruno, California has about 38,961 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Bruno, California?

The typical household in San Bruno, California earns about $42,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Bruno, California expensive?

In San Bruno, California, the median home is worth about $291,800, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in San Bruno, California?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in San Bruno, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Bruno, California?

About 4.8% of people in San Bruno, 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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