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.

Burlingame, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

MyTownView

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

30,525

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.3%15,665

Asian

29.2%8,912

Hispanic/Latino

12.2%3,715

Two or More

4.6%1,394

Other

1.4%422

Black

1%311

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%74

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%222

High School Diploma

9.5%2,108

Some College (<1 yr)

3.3%745

Some College (1+ yr)

11%2,452

Associate's Degree

5.4%1,201

Bachelor's Degree

34.4%7,673

Master's Degree

17.5%3,905

Professional Degree

7%1,550

Doctorate

5.3%1,177

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

64.2%

Graduate+

29.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$2,000,001

Median Renti

$2,785

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.2%5,915

Renter-Occupied

51.8%6,351

Total Units

13,798

Homeownership

48.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%43

$100K–$150K

1.2%72

$150K–$200K

1.4%82

$200K–$300K

1.2%73

$300K–$500K

0.3%15

$500K–$1M

3.7%216

$1M+

91.5%5,414

Rent Distribution

Under $500

113

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

590

$2,000+

5,475

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%300

2010–2019

3.9%536

2000–2009

4.3%596

1990–1999

4.3%589

1980–1989

6%829

1970–1979

12%1,657

1960–1969

12.9%1,776

1950–1959

13.6%1,875

1940–1949

11.3%1,554

1939 or earlier

29.6%4,086

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.7%7,447

Electricity

35.6%4,371

No Fuel

1.9%236

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%166

Solar

0.2%24

Other

0.2%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$174,000

Mean Household Incomei

$242,281

Per Capita Incomei

$98,645

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

16,968

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%511

$10K–$15K

1.6%199

$15K–$20K

0.6%75

$20K–$25K

1%128

$25K–$30K

1.7%206

$30K–$35K

1.1%129

$35K–$40K

1.2%151

$40K–$45K

0.9%111

$45K–$50K

1.9%234

$50K–$60K

3.5%430

$60K–$75K

5.1%622

$75K–$100K

9.1%1,116

$100K–$125K

6.6%812

$125K–$150K

6.7%827

$150K–$200K

12.2%1,491

$200K+

42.6%5,224

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

148

Residentsi

217

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers148 homes91% occupied$424/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $174,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $52K/yr

90%

Very low income$52K–$87K/yr

Low income$87K–$139K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

51% of subsidized households are minority

41% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52% 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

9,65031.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

1,228

Philippines

1,144

India

816

Mexico

586

Korea

278

Germany

128

United Kingdom

108

Canada

105

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,539

Avg. Commutei

30.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,005

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

476(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured

Burlingame, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026