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Chinatown

California · San Francisco · 3,358 residents · 0.038 sq mi
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The short version

Chinatown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,912. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,051,300. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 75% less than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Chinatown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,358
Population density
88,368 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,912
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,713
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,051,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$796
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.9%
89.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
62.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
30.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(175)
Black3.3%(112)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(185)
Asian81.9%(2,751)
Other4%(135)
Diversity Score40%(1,345)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(175)
Black3.3%(112)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(185)
Asian81.9%(2,751)
Other4%(135)
Diversity Score40%(1,345)
Diversity Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
49.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
38.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
72.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Foreign born
75.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinatown, San Francisco, California?

Chinatown, San Francisco, California has about 3,358 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chinatown, San Francisco, California earns about $34,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chinatown, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Chinatown, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $1,051,300, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Chinatown, San Francisco, California?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chinatown, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 27.4% of people in Chinatown, San Francisco, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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