San Francisco County, California

CA · FIPS 06075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 830,235 #76 / 3,222
98th
Median Household Income $140,970 +87.6% #14 / 3,222
100th
Median Age 40.0 years +2.8% #2,108 / 3,222
35th
Median Home Value $1.4M +394.7% #6 / 3,222
100th
Median Gross Rent $2,476 +112.9% #4 / 3,222
100th
Poverty Rate 11.2% -11.5% #1,049 / 3,222
67th

Demographics

San Francisco County has a population of 830,235, making it the #76 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

66.0%
Native Born
34.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in San Francisco County is $140,970, ranking #14 out of 3,222 counties — 87.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.

Median Household Income
$140,970 +87.6% vs nat'l
Rank #14 of 3,222
100th percentile
Per Capita Income
$92,289 +123.7% vs nat'l
Rank #4 of 3,222
100th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.2% −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,049 of 3,222
67th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.1% +14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,563 of 3,222
20th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
60.3% +79.0% vs nat'l
Rank #24 of 3,222
99th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.8 min +22.4% vs nat'l
Rank #394 of 3,222
88th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in San Francisco County is $1.4M (+394.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,476/mo and the homeownership rate is 38.2%.

Median Home Value
$1.4M +394.7% vs nat'l
Rank #6 of 3,222
100th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$2,476 +112.9% vs nat'l
Rank #4 of 3,222
100th percentile
Homeownership Rate
38.2% −40.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,213 of 3,222
0th percentile
38.2% Homeownership

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Health

96.7% of residents in San Francisco County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.

96.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.7% +5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #121 of 3,222
96th percentile

About San Francisco County, California

San Francisco County, California has a total population of 830,235, making it the 76th most populous county in the United States. The median age in San Francisco County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in San Francisco County is $140,970, which ranks #14 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 87.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.

The median home value in San Francisco County is $1.4M, 394.7% above the national median. Renters in San Francisco County pay a median gross rent of $2,476 per month. The homeownership rate is 38.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In San Francisco County, 60.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.

San Francisco County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 36.8% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (34.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.2%).

All data for San Francisco County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.