San Francisco, CA Demographics
What is the population of San Francisco?
There are 851,036 residents in San Francisco, with a median age of 39.3. Of this, 51.48% are males and 48.52% are females. US-born citizens make up 63.79% of the resident pool in San Francisco, while non-US-born citizens account for 23.61%. Additionally, 12.6% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 714,004 people in San Francisco currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 851,036 | -1.7% |
| Male Population | 438,093 | -1.2% |
| Female Population | 412,943 | -2.2% |
Male Population 51.48%
Female Population 48.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.3 | 1.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 542,915 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 200,924 | -1.7% |
| Not Citizen | 107,197 | -2.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 63.79%
Citizen not U.S. Born 23.61%
Not Citizen 12.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 10,457 | -1.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 68,203 | -2.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 32,339 | -5.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 18,276 | 2.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 714,004 | -1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.24%
Moved from Same County 8.09%
Moved from Same State 3.83%
Moved from Different State 2.17%
Same House as Last Year 84.67%
What are the employment statistics in San Francisco?
White-collar workers make up 91.66% of the working population in San Francisco, while blue-collar employees account for 8.34%. There are also 53,729 entrepreneurs in San Francisco (10.79% of the workforce); 339,516 workers employed in private companies (68.19%); and 59,447 people working in governmental institutions (11.94%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 456,338 | -2.5% |
| Blue Collar | 41,543 | -5.0% |
White Collar 91.66%
Blue Collar 8.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 53,729 | -4.2% |
| Private Companies | 339,516 | -3.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 59,447 | 1.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 45,189 | 2.5% |
Self Employees 10.79%
Private Companies 68.19%
Governmental Workers 11.94%
Not for Profit Companies 9.08%
How many households are there in San Francisco?
There are a total of 360,842 households in San Francisco, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 47.02% of these San Francisco households, while non-family units account for the remaining 52.98%. Additionally, 18.42% of households have children and 81.58% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 360,842 | -0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 169,685 | -0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 191,157 | 0.2% |
Family Households 47.02%
Non-Family Households 52.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 66,483 | -1.3% |
| Households without Children | 294,359 | 0.2% |
Households with Children 18.42%
Households without Children 81.58%
What are the median and average incomes in San Francisco?
The average annual household income in San Francisco is $197,408, while the median household income sits at $136,689 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $194,281, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $128,992. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $93,352 and $65,369, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $197,408 | 10.4% |
| Median Household Income | $136,689 | 8.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 743,224 | -1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in San Francisco?
There are 408,198 housing units in San Francisco, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1945. Of the 360,842 occupied housing units in San Francisco, 38.55% are owner-occupied, while 61.45% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.97% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,409,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,484 per month in San Francisco.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 408,198 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1945 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 187,143 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 36,129 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 32,935 | -4.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 32,581 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29,202 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21,339 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16,836 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 25,652 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 24,815 | 13.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,566 | 569.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 360,842 | -0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 139,117 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $221,725 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 38.55%
Renter Occupied 61.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 88,993 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 50,124 | 2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,409,500 | 14.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,236,200 | 9.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,484 | 7.9% |
With Mortgage 63.97%
Without Mortgage 36.03%
What is the level of education in San Francisco?
Approximately 16.62% of the population in San Francisco holds a high school degree (that's 122,298 residents), while 13.65% have attained a college certificate (118,492 locals) and 35.15% have a bachelor's degree (258,573 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 47,191 | -0.3% |
| Some High School | 122,298 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 118,492 | -3.9% |
| Associate Degree | 37,636 | -0.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 258,573 | -2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 169,513 | 1.2% |
No High School 6.42%
Some High School 16.62%
Some College 13.65%
Associate Degree 5.12%
Bachelor's Degree 35.15%
Graduate Degree 23.04%
What is the marital status of San Francisco residents?
A total of 344,317 people in San Francisco have never been married (which represents 45.72% of the total population), while 314,135 of them are wedded (41.71%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,800 (1.43%) and 59,595 (7.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 344,317 | -2.3% |
| Married | 314,135 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 10,800 | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 35,021 | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 59,595 | 59,595.0% |
Never Married 45.72%
Married 41.71%
Separated 1.43%
Widowed 4.65%
Divorced 7.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in San Francisco?
The top three means of transportation people in San Francisco use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 171,289 residents commute by car, 75,435 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 51,322 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 171,289 | -4.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 75,435 | -15.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 27,778 | N/A |
| Railroad | 5,794 | -30.1% |
| Ferryboat | 244 | -7.9% |
| Bicycle | 16,616 | -0.9% |
| Motorcycle | 3,263 | -18.8% |
| TaxiCab | 5,235 | -19.6% |
| Walk | 51,322 | -7.1% |
What is the median and average household income in San Francisco by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94102 | 34,077 | 19,031 | $62,388.00 | $115,649.00 |
| 94103 | 32,400 | 16,675 | $111,028.00 | $158,861.00 |
| 94104 | 557 | 279 | $47,386.00 | $143,097.00 |
| 94105 | 13,722 | 7,616 | $250,001.00 | $347,725.00 |
| 94107 | 30,340 | 15,271 | $176,788.00 | $226,692.00 |
| 94108 | 12,070 | 6,483 | $68,768.00 | $116,916.00 |
| 94109 | 56,333 | 32,462 | $108,691.00 | $167,261.00 |
| 94110 | 69,679 | 27,220 | $152,115.00 | $223,044.00 |
| 94111 | 4,468 | 2,446 | $164,107.00 | $222,915.00 |
| 94112 | 80,880 | 23,106 | $120,731.00 | $162,512.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.