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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

San Francisco County

California · 776,733 residents · 46.7 sq mi
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San Francisco County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,221. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $422,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% 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

Total population
776,733
+7%since 1990
from 723,959 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
16,632 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 15,502 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.5
+1%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
709K754K799K845K890K1990201020202024San Francisco County
2024830K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,221
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,414 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,556
+75%since 1990
from $19,695 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$422,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $653 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
35.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.5% in 1990
65.0% rent
Afford Score
7.7
−13%since 1990
from 8.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in San Francisco County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(388,341)
Black10.9%(78,931)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(96,640)
Asian29.1%(211,000)
Diversity Score85.5%(618,720)
2000
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(338,909)
Black7.6%(58,791)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(109,504)
Asian30.7%(238,173)
Diversity Score82.9%(644,066)
Diversity Score
83
−3%since 1990
from 85 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 35.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to San Francisco County

Norfolk County
Pop 739,749
San Mateo County
Pop 743,568
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Pop 1,074,582
Bergen County
Pop 977,026
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Compare San Francisco County to nearby counties

SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY VS
Marin County
Income$149,091+170%
Home value$1,507,300+257%
Population253,694−69%
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SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY VS
San Mateo County
Income$158,855+188%
Home value$1,559,600+269%
Population743,568−10%
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SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY VS
Sonoma County
Income$104,674+90%
Home value$815,500+93%
Population486,444−41%
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SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY VS
Contra Costa County
Income$127,229+130%
Home value$866,800+105%
Population1,170,070+42%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Francisco County, California?

San Francisco County, California has about 776,733 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Francisco County, California earns about $55,221 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 $422,700, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.

How educated are people in San Francisco County, California?

About 45.0% 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 11.3% of people in San Francisco County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Francisco County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Francisco County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52,774 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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