San Bruno, CA Demographics

A map of San Bruno's Population by Race

San Bruno, California has an estimated population of 42,307, a decrease from the 43,908 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 31.4% Asian, 29.2% Hispanic, 28.6% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Bruno, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Bruno is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more 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 San Bruno, that probability was 72.9% in 2020 and 73.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Bruno is ranked the 216th 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). San Bruno was ranked the 211th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Bruno's White Population

12,100 residents of San Bruno, or 28.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Bruno is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Bruno ranks 1183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bruno's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of San Bruno's population has decreased from 29.6% to 28.6%.

San Bruno is more White than neighboring Colma (17.4% White), and Daly City (11.9% White). San Bruno is less White than neighboring Millbrae (29.4% White), Pacifica (47% White), and Burlingame (51.3% White).

San Bruno's Black Population

891 residents of San Bruno, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Bruno is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Bruno ranks 527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bruno's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Black residents' share of San Bruno's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.1%.

San Bruno is more Black than neighboring Millbrae (0.8% Black), Pacifica (1.2% Black), Colma (0.4% Black), and Burlingame (1% Black). San Bruno is less Black than neighboring Daly City (2.5% Black).

San Bruno's Asian Population

13,281 residents of San Bruno, or 31.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Bruno is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Bruno ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bruno's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Asian residents' share of San Bruno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 31.4%.

San Bruno is more Asian than neighboring Pacifica (21.7% Asian), Colma (25.2% Asian), and Burlingame (29.2% Asian). San Bruno is less Asian than neighboring Millbrae (48.1% Asian), and Daly City (59.2% Asian).

San Bruno's Hispanic Population

12,354 residents of San Bruno, or 29.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Bruno is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Bruno ranks 693rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bruno's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of San Bruno's population has increased from 28.0% to 29.2%.

San Bruno is more Hispanic than neighboring Millbrae (13.9% Hispanic), Pacifica (19.6% Hispanic), Daly City (20.5% Hispanic), and Burlingame (12.2% Hispanic). San Bruno is less Hispanic than neighboring Colma (53.6% Hispanic).

San Bruno's Native American/Other Population

1,568 residents of San Bruno, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Bruno is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Bruno ranks 169th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bruno's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Bruno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

San Bruno is more Native American/Other than neighboring Millbrae (3% Native American/Other), Pacifica (2.4% Native American/Other), Colma (0% Native American/Other), Daly City (2.2% Native American/Other), and Burlingame (1.7% Native American/Other).

San Bruno's Multiracial Population

2,113 residents of San Bruno, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Bruno is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Bruno ranks 626th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Bruno's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Multiracial residents' share of San Bruno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

San Bruno is more Multiracial than neighboring Millbrae (4.6% Multiracial), Colma (3.4% Multiracial), Daly City (3.6% Multiracial), and Burlingame (4.6% Multiracial). San Bruno is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.