CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 256
California · San Francisco County · 5,419 residents · 0.223 sq mi
Notable rankings
#431highest density in CA24,300/sq miTRACT SHAPE · San Francisco County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 256 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $1,038,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,419
+6%since 2020
from 5,114 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
24,300 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 22,933 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−2%since 2020
from 42.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$144,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,473 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,595
+36%since 2020
from $39,358 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−7%since 2020
from 0.456 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Other services5.3%
Information4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Retail trade4.3%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Public administration2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,038,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $928,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,667
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,948 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
−29%since 2020
from 10.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(610)
Black1.3%(68)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(1,134)
Asian59.7%(3,055)
Other4.8%(247)
Diversity Score72.2%(3,690)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(839)
Black2.1%(116)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(1,470)
Asian51.9%(2,811)
Other3.4%(183)
Diversity Score79%(4,279)
Diversity Score
79
+9%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
−18%since 2020
from 34.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
49.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
43.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% 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 5,419 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 $144,100 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 $1,038,100, and the typical rent is about $2,667 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.5% 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 5.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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