Millbrae, CA Demographics

A map of Millbrae's Population by Race

Millbrae, California has an estimated population of 22,689, a slight decrease from the 23,216 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.1% Asian, 29.4% White, 13.9% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Millbrae, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Millbrae has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Millbrae, that probability was 62.3% in 2020 and 65.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Millbrae is ranked the 321st 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). Millbrae was ranked the 320th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Millbrae's White Population

6,680 residents of Millbrae, or 29.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Millbrae is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Millbrae ranks 1182nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millbrae's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Millbrae's population has remained roughly unchanged at 29.4%.

Millbrae is more White than neighboring San Bruno (28.6% White), and South San Francisco (20% White). Millbrae is less White than neighboring Burlingame (51.3% White), Hillsborough (51.2% White), and Pacifica (47% White).

Millbrae's Black Population

192 residents of Millbrae, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Millbrae is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Millbrae ranks 885th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millbrae's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Black residents' share of Millbrae's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Millbrae is more Black than neighboring Hillsborough (0.5% Black). Millbrae is less Black than neighboring San Bruno (2.1% Black), Burlingame (1% Black), Pacifica (1.2% Black), and South San Francisco (1.5% Black).

Millbrae's Asian Population

10,914 residents of Millbrae, or 48.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Millbrae is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Millbrae ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millbrae's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Asian residents' share of Millbrae's population has decreased from 52.4% to 48.1%.

Millbrae is more Asian than neighboring San Bruno (31.4% Asian), Burlingame (29.2% Asian), Hillsborough (33.2% Asian), Pacifica (21.7% Asian), and South San Francisco (41.8% Asian).

Millbrae's Hispanic Population

3,158 residents of Millbrae, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Millbrae is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Millbrae ranks 1197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millbrae's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Millbrae's population has increased from 11.3% to 13.9%.

Millbrae is more Hispanic than neighboring Burlingame (12.2% Hispanic), and Hillsborough (4.5% Hispanic). Millbrae is less Hispanic than neighboring San Bruno (29.2% Hispanic), Pacifica (19.6% Hispanic), and South San Francisco (32.1% Hispanic).

Millbrae's Native American/Other Population

692 residents of Millbrae, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Millbrae is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Millbrae ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millbrae's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 70.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Millbrae's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.0%.

Millbrae is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burlingame (1.7% Native American/Other), Hillsborough (2.4% Native American/Other), Pacifica (2.4% Native American/Other), and South San Francisco (1.1% Native American/Other). Millbrae is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Bruno (3.7% Native American/Other).

Millbrae's Multiracial Population

1,053 residents of Millbrae, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Millbrae is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Millbrae ranks 894th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millbrae's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Millbrae's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Millbrae is more Multiracial than neighboring South San Francisco (3.5% Multiracial). Millbrae is less Multiracial than neighboring San Bruno (5% Multiracial), Hillsborough (8.2% Multiracial), and Pacifica (8.1% 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.