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San Bruno

California · 43,908 residents · 5.489 sq mi
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San Bruno is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,103. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $958,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,908
+9%since 2000
from 40,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,999 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 7,317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K41K43K44K1990201020202024San Bruno
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,103
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,081 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,832
+85%since 2000
from $26,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$958,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,459
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,162 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
8.5
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(12,982)
Black1.6%(699)
Hispanic / Latino28%(12,282)
Asian31.7%(13,927)
Other8%(3,511)
Diversity Score90.1%(39,554)
Diversity Score
90
+15%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
39.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Bruno, California?

San Bruno, California has about 43,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Bruno, California earns about $113,103 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 $958,300, and the typical rent is about $2,459 a month.

How educated are people in San Bruno, California?

About 43.5% 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 5.3% 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 4,947 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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