Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brentwood, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

65,208

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

42.2%27,519

Hispanic/Latino

27.1%17,700

Asian

15.3%10,001

Black

7.7%5,020

Two or More

6%3,913

Other

1.1%731

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%179

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%145

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%1,072

High School Diploma

17.5%7,420

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%3,334

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%6,343

Associate's Degree

9.7%4,124

Bachelor's Degree

26.4%11,229

Master's Degree

9.7%4,108

Professional Degree

1.9%829

Doctorate

1.3%548

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

39.3%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$836,600

Median Renti

$2,758

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.2%17,512

Renter-Occupied

17.8%3,783

Total Units

21,756

Homeownership

82.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%227

$50K–$100K

0.9%161

$100K–$150K

0.3%52

$150K–$200K

0.3%47

$200K–$300K

0.6%99

$300K–$500K

3.5%618

$500K–$1M

69.7%12,212

$1M+

23.4%4,096

Rent Distribution

Under $500

157

$500–$750

133

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

341

$2,000+

2,720

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%666

2010–2019

19.9%4,333

2000–2009

41.2%8,970

1990–1999

20.2%4,387

1980–1989

5.2%1,139

1970–1979

3.4%731

1960–1969

2.5%536

1950–1959

2.1%456

1940–1949

0.7%159

1939 or earlier

1.7%379

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.4%14,146

Electricity

25.8%5,498

Solar

5.3%1,133

No Fuel

1.1%235

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%157

Other

0.4%80

Wood

0.2%46

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$142,494

Mean Household Incomei

$169,032

Per Capita Incomei

$55,793

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

31,664

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%595

$10K–$15K

1.6%341

$15K–$20K

1.4%295

$20K–$25K

2.3%499

$25K–$30K

1.4%291

$30K–$35K

1.2%245

$35K–$40K

2.7%574

$40K–$45K

1.3%275

$45K–$50K

1.3%269

$50K–$60K

1.9%402

$60K–$75K

6.8%1,440

$75K–$100K

10.5%2,237

$100K–$125K

9.3%1,980

$125K–$150K

9.3%1,988

$150K–$200K

16.5%3,514

$200K+

29.8%6,350

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

450

Residentsi

1,161

Avg. Tenant Renti

$535/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

103 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing32 homes95% occupied$564/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes93% occupied$605/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC79 homes99% occupied$507/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $142,494/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $43K/yr

89%

Very low income$43K–$71K/yr

10.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $114K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

75.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

54.6% of subsidized households are minority

11.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

82.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

12,57919.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,757

Philippines

2,018

India

1,338

China

875

United Kingdom

353

Korea

222

Canada

213

Poland

156

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

28,969

Avg. Commutei

40 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

29,815

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,807(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured