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Tenderloin

California · San Francisco · 14,500 residents · 0.106 sq mi
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The short version

Tenderloin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $383,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 77% less than the San Francisco median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Tenderloin; 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 49.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,500
Population density
136,792 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,001
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,101
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,034
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.4%
97.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(3,669)
Black6.6%(957)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(4,446)
Asian29.3%(4,242)
Other8.2%(1,186)
Diversity Score93.2%(13,509)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(3,669)
Black6.6%(957)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(4,446)
Asian29.3%(4,242)
Other8.2%(1,186)
Diversity Score93.2%(13,509)
Diversity Score
93
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
79.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
Female
37.8%
Foreign born
42.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Tenderloin, San Francisco, California has about 14,500 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tenderloin, San Francisco, California earns about $32,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tenderloin, San Francisco, California expensive?

In Tenderloin, San Francisco, California, the median home is worth about $383,800, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

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

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tenderloin, San Francisco, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 32.5% of people in Tenderloin, 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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