Burlingame, CA Demographics

A map of Burlingame's Population by Race

Burlingame, California had a population of 31,386 in 2020. It was 50.4% White, 0.9% Black, 27.3% Asian, 13.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burlingame, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Burlingame is the 262nd most populous. 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).

Burlingame's White Population

15,826 residents of Burlingame identify as White, or 50.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Burlingame larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Burlingame is ranked #930 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burlingame is more White than neighboring Millbrae (29.6% White), San Mateo (38.3% White), Baywood Park (50.1% White), and South San Francisco (18% White). Burlingame is less White than neighboring Hillsborough (54.1% White).

Burlingame's Black Population

284 residents of Burlingame identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burlingame roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Burlingame is ranked #748 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burlingame is more Black than neighboring Hillsborough (0.4% Black), Millbrae (0.7% Black), and Baywood Park (0.6% Black). Burlingame is less Black than neighboring San Mateo (1.6% Black), and South San Francisco (1.8% Black).

Burlingame's Asian Population

8,574 residents of Burlingame identify as Asian, or 27.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burlingame larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Burlingame is ranked #92 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burlingame is more Asian than neighboring San Mateo (26.3% Asian). Burlingame is less Asian than neighboring Hillsborough (34.5% Asian), Millbrae (52.4% Asian), Baywood Park (37% Asian), and South San Francisco (40.8% Asian).

Burlingame's Hispanic Population

4,263 residents of Burlingame identify as Hispanic, or 13.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burlingame considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Burlingame is ranked #1088 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burlingame is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillsborough (4.7% Hispanic), Millbrae (11.3% Hispanic), and Baywood Park (5.7% Hispanic). Burlingame is less Hispanic than neighboring San Mateo (25.7% Hispanic), and South San Francisco (32.8% Hispanic).

Burlingame's Native American/Other Population

463 residents of Burlingame identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burlingame roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Burlingame is ranked #599 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burlingame is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hillsborough (0.7% Native American/Other), and Baywood Park (0.6% Native American/Other). Burlingame is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millbrae (1.7% Native American/Other), San Mateo (2.6% Native American/Other), and South San Francisco (2.5% Native American/Other).

Burlingame's Multiracial Population

1,976 residents of Burlingame identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burlingame roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Burlingame is ranked #392 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burlingame is more Multiracial than neighboring Hillsborough (5.6% Multiracial), Millbrae (4.3% Multiracial), San Mateo (5.4% Multiracial), Baywood Park (6% Multiracial), and South San Francisco (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.