Burlingame, CA Demographics

A map of Burlingame's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,665	15,826	51.3%	50.4%
Asian	8,912	8,574	29.2%	27.3%
Hispanic	3,715	4,263	12.2%	13.6%
Multiracial	1,394	1,976	4.6%	6.3%
Native American/Other	528	463	1.7%	1.5%
Black	311	284	1.0%	0.9%

Burlingame, California has an estimated population of 30,525, a slight decrease from the 31,386 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.3% White, 29.2% Asian, 12.2% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burlingame, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burlingame has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burlingame, that probability was 64.8% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlingame is ranked the 268th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Burlingame was ranked the 262nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlingame's White Population

15,665 residents of Burlingame, or 51.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlingame is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Burlingame ranks 931st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlingame's White population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Burlingame's population has increased from 50.4% to 51.3%.

Burlingame is more White than neighboring Hillsborough (51.2% White), Millbrae (29.4% White), San Mateo (34.4% White), Baywood Park (49.7% White), and South San Francisco (20% White).

Burlingame's Black Population

311 residents of Burlingame, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlingame is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Burlingame ranks 769th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlingame's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Black residents' share of Burlingame's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Burlingame is more Black than neighboring Hillsborough (0.5% Black), Millbrae (0.8% Black), and Baywood Park (0.1% Black). Burlingame is less Black than neighboring San Mateo (1.4% Black), and South San Francisco (1.5% Black).

Burlingame's Asian Population

8,912 residents of Burlingame, or 29.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlingame is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Burlingame ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlingame's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Asian residents' share of Burlingame's population has increased from 27.3% to 29.2%.

Burlingame is more Asian than neighboring San Mateo (28% Asian). Burlingame is less Asian than neighboring Hillsborough (33.2% Asian), Millbrae (48.1% Asian), Baywood Park (35.1% Asian), and South San Francisco (41.8% Asian).

Burlingame's Hispanic Population

3,715 residents of Burlingame, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlingame is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Burlingame ranks 1091st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlingame's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlingame's population has decreased from 13.6% to 12.2%.

Burlingame is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillsborough (4.5% Hispanic), and Baywood Park (5.7% Hispanic). Burlingame is less Hispanic than neighboring Millbrae (13.9% Hispanic), San Mateo (27.6% Hispanic), and South San Francisco (32.1% Hispanic).

Burlingame's Native American/Other Population

528 residents of Burlingame, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burlingame is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlingame ranks 646th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlingame's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlingame's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Burlingame is more Native American/Other than neighboring South San Francisco (1.1% Native American/Other). Burlingame is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillsborough (2.4% Native American/Other), Millbrae (3% Native American/Other), San Mateo (2.7% Native American/Other), and Baywood Park (4% Native American/Other).

Burlingame's Multiracial Population

1,394 residents of Burlingame, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlingame is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Burlingame ranks 400th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlingame's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlingame's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.6%.

Burlingame is more Multiracial than neighboring South San Francisco (3.5% Multiracial). Burlingame is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillsborough (8.2% Multiracial), San Mateo (6% Multiracial), and Baywood Park (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.