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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South San Francisco

California · 54,312 residents · 9.204 sq mi
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South San Francisco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,920. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $269,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

54,312
−10%vs 2000
vs 60,552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,901 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 6,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
53K57K61K65K69K1990201020202024South San Francisco
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,920
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,764 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,857
−33%vs 2000
vs $23,562 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$269,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $344,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$721
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,057 in 2000
US average: $450
61.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.5% in 2000
38.6% rent
6.3
+13%vs 2000
vs 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(18,487)
Black2.7%(1,621)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(19,282)
Asian28.6%(17,312)
Other0%
Diversity Score85.5%(51,774)
1990
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(33,505)
Black3.9%(2,097)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(14,908)
Asian24.8%(13,449)
Other9.7%(5,261)
Diversity Score84.4%(45,818)
84
−1%vs 2000
vs 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South San Francisco, California?

South San Francisco, California has about 54,312 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South San Francisco, California?

The typical household in South San Francisco, California earns about $42,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South San Francisco, California expensive?

In South San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $269,900, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in South San Francisco, California?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in South San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South San Francisco, California?

About 5.9% of people in South San Francisco, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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