City · California
Brisbane, California
Brisbane, city, in San Mateo County, California. Brisbane had 4,656 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,851 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,692 (±31). GEOID 0608310.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,656
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,851 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,692 ±31
Median household income
$156,169
±$39,706 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,232,200
±$204,609 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,574
±$243 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Brisbane and what county is it in?
Brisbane is a city in San Mateo County, California. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 1,623 residents per square mile in 2020.
Brisbane is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brisbane, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,656 people lived in Brisbane on July 1, 2025, down 4.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 4,851 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,692 (±31).
| Measure | Brisbane | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,692 ±31 | 742,340 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,912 ±249 | 264,419 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.32 | 2.76 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,104 ±218 | 287,184 | no clear change |
Brisbane's population since 2000
From 3,597 in 2000 to 4,656 in 2025: up 29.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brisbane as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brisbane?
The median resident of Brisbane is 43.6 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 42.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 31.0%. 34.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brisbane | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 ±3.4 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±3.5 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±3.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±5.2 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.9% ±7.4 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.9% ±7.2 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 31.0% ±8.0 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.5% ±5.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 34.5% ±7.5 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 39.5% ±10.1 pts | 45.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±5.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2% ±6.4 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.6% ±9.3 pts | 53.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.2% ±6.6 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2% ±3.5 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±2.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brisbane earn?
Half of Brisbane's 1,912 households earn less than $156,169 a year (±$39,706), against $158,855 in San Mateo County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $137,857 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Brisbane | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $156,169 ±$39,706 | $158,855 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $264,471 ±$136,841 | $231,822 | – |
| Per capita income | $108,011 ±$63,315 | $84,288 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% ±5.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.1% ±16.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.6% ±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±2.2 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.1% ±2.1 pts | 95.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brisbane?
Owners occupy 54.7% of Brisbane's occupied homes and renters 45.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,232,200 by its owner (±$204,609). The median renter pays $2,574 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brisbane | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,232,200 ±$204,609 | $1,559,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,574 ±$243 | $2,922 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3% ±16.5 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.7% ±12.2 pts | 58.5% | −20.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.3% ±12.2 pts | 41.5% | – |
| Housing units | 2,104 ±218 | 287,184 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3% ±2.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.0% ±9.3 pts | 55.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% ±4.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3% ±3.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.9% ±7.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±2.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Brisbane building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Brisbane in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Brisbane work and get to work?
38.3% of Brisbane's workers drive alone and 34.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes.
| Measure | Brisbane | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.8% ±8.1 pts | 67.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±9.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 38.3% ±9.2 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.9% ±10.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.9% ±5.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 34.5% ±8.8 pts | 24.3% | +27.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min ±5.5 | 26.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brisbane?
1 census tract lies mostly in Brisbane, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6001San Mateo County | 5,295 | $156,310 |
| Tract 9901San Mateo County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brisbane) · Census block assignment files
How does Brisbane compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brisbane is the 5,102nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 435th-most populous of 483 in California.
Brisbane ranks 133rd of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 435th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 381st | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 643rd | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 133rd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 66th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 143rd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 175th | 987 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 227th | 988 |
| Median age | 365th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 812th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 73rd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 198th | 1,069 |
Brisbane's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Brisbane with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brisbane?
19 of the 57 figures for Brisbane on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Brisbane are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Brisbane.