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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South San Francisco

California · 60,552 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 $61,764. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $344,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

60,552
+11%since 1990
from 54,312 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,579 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 5,901 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+6%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
53K57K61K65K69K1990201020202024South San Francisco
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,764
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,920 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,562
+49%since 1990
from $15,857 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$344,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,057
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $721 in 1990
US average: $602
62.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
37.5% rent
5.6
−11%since 1990
from 6.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

25.2%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−12%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 60,552 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South San Francisco, California earns about $61,764 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 $344,300, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in South San Francisco, California?

About 25.2% 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 5.2% of people in South San Francisco, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South San Francisco, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South San Francisco, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,240 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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