San Bruno is a city located in San Mateo County California. San Bruno has a 2024 population of 40,520. San Bruno is currently declining at a rate of -1.95% annually and its population has decreased by -7.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,746 in 2020.
The average household income in San Bruno is $161,826 with a poverty rate of 5.63%. The median age in San Bruno is 39 years: 36.8 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Bruno was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,090 | 37.23% |
| Asian | 14,002 | 32.4% |
| Other race | 6,529 | 15.11% |
| Two or more races | 4,745 | 10.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,341 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 450 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.14% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,169 | 2.81 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Married | 7,946 | 3.39 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 4,910 | 1.49 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Female | 1,490 | 3.73 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Male | 823 | 3.36 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,448 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 2,713 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,468 | 29.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,448 | 14.03% |
| High School Graduate | 6,143 | 19.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,806 | 5.7% |
| Some College | 5,671 | 17.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10,870 | 10,041 | 6,361 |
| White | 10,201 | 9,812 | 4,765 |
| Hispanic | 8,336 | 6,656 | 2,085 |
| Other Race | 4,566 | 3,419 | 1,125 |
| 2+ Races | 2,677 | 2,457 | 803 |
| Islander | 768 | 635 | 113 |
| Black | 351 | 157 | 62 |
| Native American | 38 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,311 | $93,571 | $80,865 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,935 | $123,077 | $116,920 |
| High School Graduate | $44,382 | $49,939 | $40,897 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,757 | $47,428 | $21,331 |
| Overall | $70,062 | $73,892 | $63,177 |
| Some College | $59,173 | $65,000 | $52,326 |
$70,062
Average Earnings
$73,892
Average Male
$63,177
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.66% of San Bruno residents speak only English, while 49.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,714 | 756 | 5.95% |
| White | 12,583 | 572 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 13,949 | 565 | 4.05% |
| Black | 446 | 297 | 66.59% |
| Other | 6,498 | 272 | 4.19% |
| Multiple | 4,745 | 185 | 3.9% |
| Islander | 1,338 | 14 | 1.05% |
5.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.08%
Male Poverty Rate
6.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Bruno is Black, with 66.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Bruno is Islander, with 1.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.22% |
| Some College | 4.71% |
| High School | 3.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.98% |
| Female Employed | 2.78% |
| Male Employed | 2.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $152,290 | $183,550 |
| Households | $131,669 | $161,826 |
| Married Families | $166,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $79,306 | $107,618 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,098
Number of Veterans
1,039
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 302 |
| Second Gulf War | 275 |
| First Gulf War | 260 |
| World War II | 98 |
| Korea | 46 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 357 |
| 35 to 54 | 342 |
| 65 to 74 | 203 |
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 623 | 4.68% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 3.24% |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 6.64% |
| Asian | 173 | 1.46% |
| Other Race | 53 | 0.97% |
| Black | 46 | 10.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.56%
Born in San Bruno
62.8%
Native Born
37.2%
Foreign Born
14.66%
Non Citizen
22.54%
Naturalized
62.8% of San Bruno residents were born in the United States, with 53.56% having been born in California. 14.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 36,488 | -807 | -2.16% |
| 2028 | 37,295 | -806 | -2.12% |
| 2027 | 38,101 | -806 | -2.07% |
| 2026 | 38,907 | -807 | -2.03% |
| 2025 | 39,714 | -806 | -1.99% |
| 2024 | 40,520 | -807 | -1.95% |
| 2023 | 41,327 | -252 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 41,579 | -696 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 42,275 | -1,471 | -3.36% |
| 2020 | 43,746 | -724 | -1.63% |
| 2019 | 44,470 | -298 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 44,768 | -166 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 44,934 | -110 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 45,044 | -19 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 45,063 | 722 | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 44,341 | 787 | 1.81% |
| 2013 | 43,554 | 479 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 43,075 | 824 | 1.95% |
| 2011 | 42,251 | 923 | 2.23% |
| 2010 | 41,328 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 40,165 | 1,204 | 3.09% |
| 1990 | 38,961 | 3,544 | 10.01% |
| 1980 | 35,417 | -837 | -2.31% |
| 1970 | 36,254 | 7,191 | 24.74% |
| 1960 | 29,063 | 16,585 | 132.91% |
| 1950 | 12,478 | 5,959 | 91.41% |
| 1940 | 6,519 | 2,909 | 80.58% |
| 1930 | 3,610 | 2,048 | 131.11% |
| 1920 | 1,562 | -34,926 | -95.72% |