CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 156
California · San Francisco County · 2,964 residents · 0.113 sq mi
Notable rankings
#345highest density in CA26,230/sq miTRACT SHAPE · San Francisco County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 156 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,963. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,127,400. Households here earn about 34% less than the San Francisco County median. Despite a median home value of $1,127,400, the poverty rate sits 47% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,964
−6%since 2020
from 3,142 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26,230 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 27,805 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 42.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,963
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $84,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,431
−1%since 2020
from $63,750 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−12%since 2020
from 0.518 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
Information6.2%
Public administration4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
Retail trade3.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,127,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,209,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,286
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,688 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
72.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+22.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.1
−15%since 2020
from 14.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(1,156)
Black3.6%(113)
Hispanic / Latino13%(409)
Asian37.8%(1,189)
Other8.8%(275)
Diversity Score86.9%(2,732)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(1,180)
Black5.1%(151)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(218)
Asian38.8%(1,151)
Other8.9%(264)
Diversity Score84.3%(2,500)
Diversity Score
84
−3%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.1 min
+3%since 2020
from 33.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.1%
+28.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
53.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
31.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,964 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $92,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,127,400, and the typical rent is about $2,286 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 18.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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