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San Francisco County

California · 805,235 residents · 46.7 sq mi
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San Francisco County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $785,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805,235
+4%since 2000
from 776,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17,243 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 16,632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
709K754K799K845K890K1990201020202024San Francisco County
2024830K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,304
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,221 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,478
+32%since 2000
from $34,556 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$785,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $928 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.0
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(337,451)
Black5.8%(46,781)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(121,774)
Asian33%(265,700)
Other3.8%(30,498)
Diversity Score85.7%(689,944)
Diversity Score
86
+3%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
38.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
32.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
29.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
35.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Francisco County, California?

San Francisco County, California has about 805,235 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Francisco County, California earns about $71,304 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 $785,200, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in San Francisco County, California?

About 51.2% 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 11.9% 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 81,276 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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