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Daly City

California · 101,123 residents · 7.638 sq mi
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Daly City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $611,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101,123
−2%since 2000
from 103,621 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13,239 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 13,567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
91K95K99K104K108K1990201020202024Daly City
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,987
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,310 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,731
+27%since 2000
from $21,900 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$611,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,396
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,074 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.2
+57%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(18,344)
Black4.3%(4,482)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(23,072)
Asian50.3%(52,154)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.1%(80,905)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(14,031)
Black3.2%(3,284)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(23,929)
Asian55.1%(55,711)
Other3.9%(3,925)
Diversity Score77.1%(77,971)
Diversity Score
77
−1%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
19.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
52.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daly City, California?

Daly City, California has about 101,123 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Daly City, California?

The typical household in Daly City, California earns about $74,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daly City, California expensive?

In Daly City, California, the median home is worth about $611,200, and the typical rent is about $1,396 a month.

How educated are people in Daly City, California?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Daly City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daly City, California?

About 7.0% of people in Daly City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Daly City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Daly City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,808 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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