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San Francisco County, California

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

827,526 Population
46.68 Square Miles
17,725.74 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
40.5 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
13.42%
18 to 34
26.66%
35 to 64
41.45%
65 and Over
18.47%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
51.47%
Female
48.53%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
34.21%
Native
65.79%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
32.39%
2000 to 2009
19.03%
1990 to 1999
15.95%
Before 1990
32.63%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
11.13%
High School Grad or Higher
88.87%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
60.9%
School Dropout Rate
In School
98.45%
Dropped Out
1.55%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
56.14%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$92,786
Median Household Income
$139,801
Gini Index
0.51
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.18%
Unemployed
5.82%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
11.29%
Population Under 18
Poverty
8.08%
Non-poverty
91.92%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
17.19%
Non-poverty
82.81%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
32 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
2.83%
With Health Insurance Coverage
97.17%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.14
Number of Households
371,841
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
59.35%
Married
40.65%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
49.06%
Now Married
41.27%
Widowed
2.4%
Divorced
7.27%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
43.1%
Now Married
39.98%
Widowed
8.13%
Divorced
8.78%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
3.67%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
420,054
Occupancy Status
Occupied
88.52%
Vacant
11.48%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
36.73%
Renter Occupied
63.27%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
35.11%
For Sale
4.04%
Other
60.85%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1946
Types of Structures
Single Unit
29.62%
Multi Unit
70.12%
Mobile Home
0.06%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.2%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
64.19%
Without Mortgage
35.81%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$1,314,700
Median Gross Rent
$2,448
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
15.3%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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