Brentwood, California Population 2022
Brentwood is a city located in Contra Costa County California. With a 2020 population of 66,854, it is the 139th largest city in California and the 618th largest city in the United States. Brentwood is currently growing at a rate of 1.95% annually and its population has increased by 3.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 64,292 in 2020. Spanning over 15 miles, Brentwood has a population density of 4,499 people per square mile.
The average household income in Brentwood is $127,885 with a poverty rate of 5.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,215 per month, and the median house value is $610,000. The median age in Brentwood is 40 years, 38.8 years for males, and 41 years for females.
Brentwood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brentwoodwas:
- White: 60.64%
- Asian: 10.47%
- Two or more races: 9.63%
- Black or African American: 9.20%
- Other race: 8.71%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.71%
- Native American: 0.65%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,209 | 60.64% |
| Black or African American | 5,796 | 9.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 409 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 6,596 | 10.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 450 | 0.71% |
| Some Other Race | 5,487 | 8.71% |
| Two or More Races | 6,066 | 9.63% |
Brentwood Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,410 | 3.08 | 78.6 |
| Married | 13,304 | 3.58 | 85.9 |
| Male | 798 | 3.44 | 66.2 |
| Female | 2,135 | 3.42 | 54.7 |
| Non Family | 4,173 | 1.23 | 69.7 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,197 | 2.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,525 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 8,000 | 19.60% |
| Some College | 11,227 | 27.51% |
| Associates Degree | 4,387 | 10.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,894 | 24.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,588 | 11.24% |
Brentwood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,451 | 4,146 | 2,410 |
| Black | 3,567 | 3,428 | 1,679 |
| White | 22,848 | 22,199 | 8,536 |
| 2+ Races | 2,423 | 2,123 | 578 |
| Native American | 201 | 178 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 8,489 | 6,902 | 1,476 |
| Other Race | 3,035 | 2,335 | 241 |
| Islander | 271 | 236 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.15%.
$63,651
Average Earnings
$76,834
Average Male
$47,468
Average Female
Brentwood Language by Age
Brentwood Language
75.00% of Brentwood residents speak only English, while 25.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.30% of the population.
Brentwood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 378 | 45 | 11.90% |
| Hispanic | 15,213 | 1,308 | 8.60% |
| Multiple | 6,044 | 372 | 6.15% |
| Black | 5,794 | 319 | 5.51% |
| White | 31,790 | 1,536 | 4.83% |
| Asian | 6,596 | 228 | 3.46% |
| Islander | 450 | 11 | 2.44% |
| Other | 337 | NaN% |
5.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.98%
Male Poverty Rate
6.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brentwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brentwood is Native, with 11.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brentwood is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.49%.
Brentwood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Brentwood Married by Age and Sex
Brentwood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Brentwood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,058 | 10.33% |
| Black | 475 | 10.86% |
| Asian | 147 | 2.91% |
| Islander | 90 | 28.30% |
| Other Race | 86 | 2.37% |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 3.76% |
| Hispanic | 537 | 5.19% |
Brentwood Veterans by Education
2.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.73%
Born in Brentwood
85.75%
Native Born
14.25%
Foreign Born
4.64%
Non Citizen
9.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.75% of Brentwood residents were born in the United States, with 64.73% having been born in California. 4.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,729 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 2,186 | 457 | 2.37% |
| 1970 | 2,649 | 463 | 1.94% |
| 1980 | 4,434 | 1,785 | 5.29% |
| 1990 | 7,563 | 3,129 | 5.48% |
| 2000 | 23,302 | 15,739 | 11.91% |
| 2010 | 51,481 | 28,179 | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 52,762 | 1,281 | 2.49% |
| 2012 | 54,043 | 1,281 | 2.43% |
| 2013 | 55,324 | 1,281 | 2.37% |
| 2014 | 56,605 | 1,281 | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 57,886 | 1,281 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 59,167 | 1,281 | 2.21% |
| 2017 | 60,448 | 1,281 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 61,729 | 1,281 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 63,010 | 1,281 | 2.08% |
| 2020 | 64,292 | 1,282 | 2.03% |
| 2021 | 65,573 | 1,281 | 1.99% |
| 2022 | 66,854 | 1,281 | 1.95% |