Brentwood, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Brentwood, California is 64,609 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 142nd-largest city in California. The median household income is $139,567, the median home value is $791,600, and the median age is 40.5.
The population has grown 27.9% since 2010 (51,813 → 66,286).
64,609
Population
4346
People / sq mi
$139,567
Median Income
$791,600
Median Home Value
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Brentwood covers 14.9 sq mi of land at 4346 people per square mile.
About Brentwood, CA
In Brentwood, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $791,600. With 64,609 residents, Brentwood is a city in California.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $139,567, putting Brentwood near the top of US cities. About 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $791,600, with typical rent around $2,509.
Roughly 38.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 17.5% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 41 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Brentwood — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Brentwood city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Brentwood city had a population of 51,813 in 2010 and 66,286 in 2024, a 27.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 66,286 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.78%.
66,286
Population (2024)
51,813
Population (2010)
66,286
Peak (2024)
1.78%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 51,813 |
| 2011 | 52,716 |
| 2012 | 53,508 |
| 2013 | 54,916 |
| 2014 | 56,854 |
| 2015 | 58,796 |
| 2016 | 60,571 |
| 2017 | 62,265 |
| 2018 | 63,760 |
| 2019 | 64,474 |
| 2020 | 64,454 |
| 2021 | 64,833 |
| 2022 | 65,020 |
| 2023 | 65,452 |
| 2024 | 66,286 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$139,567
Median Household Income
$55,927
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$791,600
Median Home Value
$2,509
Median Rent
82.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.1%
High School+
38.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.4%
Drive Alone
67.4%
Public Transit
17.5%
Work From Home
41.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
15.3%
Foreign Born
70.8%
Non-English at Home
6.4%
Veterans
10.6%
With Disability
98.0%
Health Insurance
98.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.2% |
| Construction | 9.4% |
| Public Administration | 7.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.8% |
| Information | 6.7% |
| Retail Trade | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brentwood, California has a population of 64,609 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 142nd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Brentwood, California is $139,567, with 6.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Brentwood, California is $791,600, with median monthly rent at $2,509 and a homeownership rate of 82.0%.
The median age in Brentwood, California is 40.5 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The population has grown 27.9% since 2010 (51,813 → 66,286).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.