Burlingame, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Burlingame, California is 30,526 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 268th-largest city in California. The median household income is $168,832, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 41.5.
The population has grown 7.1% since 2010 (28,838 → 30,885).
30,526
Population
6949
People / sq mi
$168,832
Median Income
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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Burlingame covers 4.4 sq mi of land at 6949 people per square mile.
About Burlingame, CA
In Burlingame, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $2,000,001. With 30,526 residents, Burlingame is a city in California.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $168,832, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $2,000,001, with typical rent around $2,643.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 64.2% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 24.1% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Burlingame — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Burlingame city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Burlingame city had a population of 28,838 in 2010 and 30,885 in 2024, a 7.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 31,279 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.50%.
30,885
Population (2024)
28,838
Population (2010)
31,279
Peak (2020)
0.50%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,838 |
| 2011 | 29,261 |
| 2012 | 29,640 |
| 2013 | 29,928 |
| 2014 | 30,258 |
| 2015 | 30,458 |
| 2016 | 30,439 |
| 2017 | 30,588 |
| 2018 | 30,434 |
| 2019 | 30,889 |
| 2020 | 31,279 |
| 2021 | 30,209 |
| 2022 | 29,976 |
| 2023 | 30,277 |
| 2024 | 30,885 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$168,832
Median Household Income
$97,803
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
$2,643
Median Rent
50.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.0%
High School+
64.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
9.2%
Drive Alone
55.5%
Public Transit
24.1%
Work From Home
31.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.2%
Foreign Born
63.8%
Non-English at Home
2.9%
Veterans
7.3%
With Disability
96.8%
Health Insurance
95.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 25.2% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
| Information | 8.2% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Retail Trade | 4.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burlingame, California has a population of 30,526 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 268th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Burlingame, California is $168,832, with 3.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Burlingame, California is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $2,643 and a homeownership rate of 50.5%.
The median age in Burlingame, California is 41.5 years. The population is 52.2% male and 47.8% female.
The population has grown 7.1% since 2010 (28,838 → 30,885).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.