San Bruno, CA Population by Race & Ethnicity

Racial distribution of San Bruno population: 37.23% are white, 1.04% are Black or African American, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 32.40% are Asian, 3.10% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 15.11% are some other race and 10.98% are multiracial.
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Updated Jul 15, 2024

San Bruno, CA population by race

The table below shows San Bruno's population by race.

Race Population % of Total Population
White 16,090 37.23%
Black or African American 450 1.04%
American Indian and Alaska Native 61 0.14%
Asian 14,002 32.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1,341 3.10%
Some other race 6,529 15.11%
Two or more races (multiracial) 4,745 10.98%
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San Bruno population by race

Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; San Bruno has a population in all of the race categories.

This confirms that San Bruno's population has become increasingly diverse.

The percent distribution of San Bruno population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 37.23% are white, 1.04% are Black or African American, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 32.40% are Asian, 3.10% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 15.11% are some other race and 10.98% are multiracial.

FIGURE 1

San Bruno, CA population by race.

The largest racial group in San Bruno is White with a population of 16,090 (37.23% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

San Bruno 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.

As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:

1. The largest racial group in San Bruno is White with a population of 16,090 (37.23% of the total population).

2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,745 (10.98% of the total population).

Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Bruno, CA

By ethnicity, 12,747 (29.49% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 30,471 (70.51% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.

Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Bruno, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 13,907 (45.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

FIGURE 2

San Bruno, CA Non-Hispanic population by race

All percentages shown below are, % of San Bruno's Non-Hispanic population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

San Bruno Non-Hispanic population by race

The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories

Race Population % of Total Non-Hispanic Population
White alone 12,620 41.42%
Black or African American alone 450 1.48%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 35 0.11%
Asian alone 13,907 45.64%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 1,320 4.33%
Some other race alone 472 1.55%
Two or more races (multiracial) 1,667 5.47%

Among the Hispanic population in San Bruno, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,481 (50.84% of the total Hispanic population).

FIGURE 3

San Bruno, CA Hispanic or Latino population

All percentages shown below are, % of San Bruno's Hispanic population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

San Bruno Hispanic or Latino population

The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries

Origin Population % of Total Hispanic Population
Mexican 6,481 50.84%
Puerto Rican 337 2.64%
Cuban 54 0.42%
Other Hispanic or Latino 5,875 46.09%

Things to know

What percentage of San Bruno, CA is Hispanic?

As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 29.49% of San Bruno population is Hispanic.

Among the Hispanic population in San Bruno, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,481 (50.84% of the total Hispanic population).

How many Black people does San Bruno, CA have?

San Bruno, CA has 450 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.04% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Bruno is Black.

What is the largest minority group in San Bruno, CA?

With 70.51% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in San Bruno.

That being said, with a 32.40% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in San Bruno.

What is the majority race in San Bruno, CA?

With a population of 16,090 (37.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in San Bruno.

Asians are second largest race in San Bruno, with 32.40% of the total population.

References

Notes

The analysis presented in this article is based on estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. While these figures offer valuable insights, they are subject to a margin of error. It is advisable to exercise caution and consider the potential margin of error when interpreting and utilizing this data.

Datasets

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2024
San Bruno, CA Population Breakdown By Race (Excluding Ethnicity) Dataset: Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of San Bruno by race. It includes the population of San Bruno across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of San Bruno across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of San Bruno population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 37.23% are white, 1.04% are Black or African American, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 32.40% are Asian, 3.10% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 15.11% are some other race and 10.98% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the San Bruno
  • Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the San Bruno is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of San Bruno total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for San Bruno Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

San Bruno, CA Non-Hispanic Population Breakdown By Race Dataset: Non-Hispanic Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of San Bruno by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of San Bruno across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of San Bruno across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Bruno, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 13,907 (45.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the San Bruno
  • Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the San Bruno is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of San Bruno total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for San Bruno Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

San Bruno, CA Hispanic or Latino Population Distribution by Ancestries Dataset : Detailed Breakdown of Hispanic or Latino Origins // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the San Bruno Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of San Bruno, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of San Bruno.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in San Bruno, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,481 (50.84% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

  • Mexican
  • Puerto Rican
  • Cuban
  • Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

  • Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the San Bruno
  • Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the San Bruno is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of San Bruno total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for San Bruno Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

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