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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Bruno

California · 40,165 residents · 5.489 sq mi
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San Bruno is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,081. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $365,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,165
+3%since 1990
from 38,961 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,317 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 7,098 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+9%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K41K43K44K1990201020202024San Bruno
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,081
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,019 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,360
+44%since 1990
from $18,289 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $763 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
37.0% rent
Afford Score
5.9
−15%since 1990
from 6.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 San Bruno, California?

San Bruno, California has about 40,165 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Bruno, California earns about $62,081 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 $365,100, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in San Bruno, California?

About 26.2% 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 4.4% of people in San Bruno, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Bruno, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Bruno, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,204 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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