San Francisco County Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of San Francisco County?
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There are 874,784 residents in San Francisco County, with a median age of 38. Of this, 51.01% are males and 48.99% are females. US-born citizens make up 63.54% of the resident pool in San Francisco County, while non-US-born citizens account for 23.88%. Additionally, 12.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 739,716 people in San Francisco County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 739,716 people in San Francisco County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 874,784 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 446,246 | 0.0% |
| Female Population | 428,538 | 0.0% |
Male population 51.01%
Female population 48.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | 1.9% |
| Citizen US Born | 555,813 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 208,870 | -0.2% |
| Not Citizen | 110,101 | 0.3% |
Citizen US Born 63.54%
Citizen not US Born 23.88%
Not Citizen 12.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 11,527 | -1.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 64,005 | 5.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 32,259 | 1.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 19,141 | -4.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 739,716 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 1.33%
Moved from Same County 7.39%
Moved from Same State 3.72%
Moved from Different State 2.21%
Same House as Last Year 85.35%
What are the employment statistics in San Francisco County?
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White-collar workers make up 91.54% of the working population in San Francisco County, while blue-collar employees account for 8.46%. There are also 58,486 entrepreneurs in San Francisco County (11.22% of the workforce); 360,979 workers employed in private companies (69.22%); and 57,895 people working in governmental institutions (11.1%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 477,370 | 0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 44,095 | -6.3% |
White Collar 91.54%
Blue Collar 8.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 58,486 | 0.6% |
| Private Companies | 360,979 | -0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 57,895 | 0.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 44,105 | 0.9% |
Self Employees 11.22%
Private Companies 69.22%
Governmental Workers 11.1%
Not for Profit Companies 8.46%
How many households are there in San Francisco County?
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There are a total of 362,141 households in San Francisco County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 47.13% of these San Francisco County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 52.87%. Additionally, 18.47% of households have children and 81.53% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 362,141 | -0.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 170,665 | -1.7% |
| Non-family Households | 191,476 | 1.5% |
Family Households 47.13%
Non-family Households 52.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 66,872 | -1.5% |
| Households without Children | 295,269 | 0.3% |
Households with Children 18.47%
Households without Children 81.53%
What are the median and average incomes in San Francisco County?
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The average annual household income in San Francisco County is $172,767, while the median household income sits at $122,144 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $164,773, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $116,695. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $93,322 and $62,733, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $172,767 | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income | $122,144 | 1.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 86,837 | -2.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 766,416 | 0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in San Francisco County?
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There are 398,613 housing units in San Francisco County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1959. Of the 362,141 occupied housing units in San Francisco County, 38.02% are owner-occupied, while 61.98% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.23% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,216,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,300 per month in San Francisco County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.23% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,216,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,300 per month in San Francisco County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 398,613 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 184,841 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 35,863 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 33,943 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 32,758 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29,100 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21,272 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16,876 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 25,259 | -3.6% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 18,701 | 25.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 362,141 | -0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 137,679 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 224,462 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 38.02%
Renter Occupied 61.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 89,811 | -0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 47,868 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,216,100 | 3.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,188,500 | 0.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,300 | 5.9% |
With Mortgage 65.23%
Without Mortgage 34.77%
What is the level of education in San Francisco County?
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Approximately 16.49% of the population in San Francisco County holds a high school degree (that's 127,293 residents), while 16.43% have attained a college certificate (126,806 locals) and 34.42% have a bachelor's degree (265,692 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 48,079 | -1.8% |
| Some High School | 127,293 | -2.3% |
| Some College | 126,806 | -0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 37,416 | 1.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 265,692 | 1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 166,680 | 2.1% |
No High School 6.23%
Some High School 16.49%
Some College 16.43%
Associate Degree 4.85%
Bachelor's Degree 34.42%
Graduate Degree 21.59%
What is the marital status of San Francisco County residents?
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A total of 358,853 people in San Francisco County have never been married (which represents 45.7% of the total population), while 318,237 of them are wedded (40.53%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,808 (1.38%) and 61,558 (7.84%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 358,853 | 1.1% |
| Married | 318,237 | -1.4% |
| Separated | 10,808 | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 35,719 | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 61,558 | 0.4% |
Never Married 45.7%
Married 40.53%
Separated 1.38%
Widowed 4.55%
Divorced 7.84%
What are the most common means of transportation in San Francisco County?
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The top three means of transportation people in San Francisco County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 189,734 residents commute by car, 101,416 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 59,807 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 189,734 | -5.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 101,416 | -10.2% |
| Railroad | 10,051 | -8.2% |
| Ferryboat | 241 | 3.4% |
| Bicycle | 18,725 | -7.6% |
| Motorcycle | 4,400 | -2.8% |
| TaxiCab | 6,866 | -8.7% |
| Walk | 59,807 | -0.8% |
What is the median and average household income in San Francisco County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94102 | 33,264 | 19,089 | $53,539.00 | $99,235.00 |
| 94103 | 31,585 | 15,918 | $87,587.00 | $131,159.00 |
| 94104 | 438 | 228 | $56,944.00 | $159,164.00 |
| 94105 | 12,944 | 6,522 | $250,001.00 | $335,851.00 |
| 94107 | 29,708 | 14,133 | $166,430.00 | $212,666.00 |
| 94108 | 13,535 | 7,298 | $64,908.00 | $104,918.00 |
| 94109 | 55,797 | 33,011 | $98,567.00 | $148,588.00 |
| 94110 | 72,765 | 27,069 | $138,890.00 | $184,753.00 |
| 94111 | 4,023 | 2,218 | $141,230.00 | $181,880.00 |
| 94112 | 85,053 | 23,090 | $105,340.00 | $134,095.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
