COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

San Francisco County

California · 723,959 residents · 46.7 sq mi

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San Francisco County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,414. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $294,800.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.0

US median: 33.0

More educated

35% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 8%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

723,959

−7%vs 2000

vs 776,733 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

15,502 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 16,632 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.0

−1%vs 2000

vs 36.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024830K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,414

−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $55,221 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$19,695

−43%vs 2000

vs $34,556 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.7%

+1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$294,800

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $422,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$653

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $928 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

34.5%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 35.0% in 2000

65.5% rent

Afford Score

8.8

+15%vs 2000

vs 7.7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic43.6%(338,909)

Black7.6%(58,791)

Hispanic / Latino14.1%(109,504)

Asian30.7%(238,173)

Other0%

Diversity Score82.9%(644,066)

1990

White, non-Hispanic53.6%(388,341)

Black10.9%(78,931)

Hispanic / Latino13.3%(96,640)

Asian29.1%(211,000)

Other6.3%(45,687)

Diversity Score85.5%(618,720)

Diversity Score

+3%vs 2000

vs 83 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

35.0%

−9.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 45.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

78.0%

−3.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

13.0%

−3.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.6 min

+25%vs 2000

vs 21.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Francisco County, California?

San Francisco County, California has about 723,959 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Francisco County, California earns about $33,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Francisco County, California expensive?

In San Francisco County, California, the median home is worth about $294,800, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in San Francisco County, California?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in San Francisco County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.7% of people in San Francisco County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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