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South San Francisco

California · 66,105 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 $106,005. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $911,000. Households here earn about 35% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,105
+9%since 2000
from 60,552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,182 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 6,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+13%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K57K61K65K69K1990201020202024South San Francisco
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,005
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,764 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,079
+100%since 2000
from $23,562 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$911,000
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,279
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,057 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
8.6
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18%(11,905)
Black1.8%(1,184)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(21,650)
Asian40.8%(26,994)
Other4.8%(3,158)
Diversity Score84.9%(56,130)
Diversity Score
85
−1%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
38.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South San Francisco, California?

South San Francisco, California has about 66,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South San Francisco, California earns about $106,005 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 $911,000, and the typical rent is about $2,279 a month.

How educated are people in South San Francisco, California?

About 37.6% 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 6.8% 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 11,793 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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