Brentwood is a city located in Contra Costa County California. Brentwood has a 2024 population of 65,350. Brentwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 64,453 in 2020.
The average household income in Brentwood is $163,304 with a poverty rate of 6.89%. The median age in Brentwood is 40.7 years: 40.5 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brentwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,017 | 52.79% |
| Asian | 9,829 | 15.25% |
| Two or more races | 7,266 | 11.28% |
| Black or African American | 6,577 | 10.21% |
| Other race | 6,081 | 9.44% |
| Native American | 451 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 222 | 0.34% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,840 | 3.08 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 13,435 | 3.53 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 3,967 | 1.24 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Female | 2,676 | 3.4 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Male | 762 | 3.65 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
3.42
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,818 | 4.34% |
| Associates Degree | 4,436 | 10.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,002 | 26.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,950 | 11.82% |
| High School Graduate | 7,942 | 18.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,362 | 3.25% |
| Some College | 10,367 | 24.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,618 | 20,012 | 7,855 |
| Hispanic | 9,522 | 7,657 | 1,858 |
| Asian | 6,302 | 5,709 | 3,615 |
| Black | 4,261 | 4,180 | 2,326 |
| Other Race | 3,519 | 2,652 | 317 |
| 2+ Races | 3,475 | 2,838 | 907 |
| Native American | 310 | 275 | 47 |
| Islander | 172 | 172 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,515 | $128,173 | $75,260 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,332 | $120,923 | $102,661 |
| High School Graduate | $57,128 | $68,462 | $40,256 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,682 | $39,567 | $17,088 |
| Overall | $74,555 | $90,800 | $55,889 |
| Some College | $68,206 | $85,998 | $44,957 |
$74,555
Average Earnings
$90,800
Average Male
$55,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.55% of Brentwood residents speak only English, while 27.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,961 | 1,823 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic | 16,369 | 1,339 | 8.18% |
| Asian | 9,828 | 910 | 9.26% |
| Other | 6,079 | 812 | 13.36% |
| Multiple | 7,241 | 234 | 3.23% |
| Black | 6,550 | 212 | 3.24% |
| Native | 445 | 59 | 13.26% |
6.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.66%
Male Poverty Rate
8.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brentwood is Other, with 13.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brentwood is Multiple, with 3.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.41% |
| Some College | 8.46% |
| High School | 7.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.93% |
| Female Employed | 3.28% |
| Male Employed | 2.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $146,386 | $174,071 |
| Households | $134,689 | $163,304 |
| Married Families | $164,817 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,237 | $105,414 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,718
Number of Veterans
3,353
Male Veterans
365
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 979 |
| Vietnam | 939 |
| Second Gulf War | 788 |
| Korea | 256 |
| World War II | 178 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,165 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,164 |
| 55 to 64 | 750 |
| 65 to 74 | 533 |
| 18 to 34 | 106 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,692 | 10.16% |
| Hispanic | 582 | 5.17% |
| Black | 409 | 8.18% |
| Asian | 268 | 3.72% |
| 2+ Races | 232 | 5.07% |
| Other Race | 63 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 54 | 15.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.18%
Born in Brentwood
83.16%
Native Born
16.84%
Foreign Born
5.66%
Non Citizen
11.18%
Naturalized
83.16% of Brentwood residents were born in the United States, with 64.18% having been born in California. 5.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 66,471 | 224 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 66,247 | 224 | 0.34% |
| 2027 | 66,023 | 224 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 65,799 | 225 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 65,574 | 224 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 65,350 | 224 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 65,126 | 290 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 64,836 | 9 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 64,827 | 374 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 64,453 | 23 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 64,430 | 995 | 1.57% |
| 2018 | 63,435 | 1,455 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 61,980 | 1,737 | 2.88% |
| 2016 | 60,243 | 1,893 | 3.24% |
| 2015 | 58,350 | 1,842 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 56,508 | 1,725 | 3.15% |
| 2013 | 54,783 | 1,336 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 53,447 | 769 | 1.46% |
| 2011 | 52,678 | 824 | 1.59% |
| 2010 | 51,854 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,302 | 15,739 | 208.11% |
| 1990 | 7,563 | 3,129 | 70.57% |
| 1980 | 4,434 | 1,785 | 67.38% |
| 1970 | 2,649 | 463 | 21.18% |
| 1960 | 2,186 | 457 | 26.43% |
| 1950 | 1,729 | -64,742 | -97.4% |