San Francisco, CA Demographics

A map of San Francisco's Population by Race

San Francisco, California has an estimated population of 830,235, a decrease from the 873,965 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.8% White, 34.9% Asian, 16.2% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Francisco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Francisco has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In San Francisco, that probability was 70.4% in 2020 and 71.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Francisco is ranked the 4th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). San Francisco was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Francisco's White Population

305,647 residents of San Francisco, or 36.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Francisco is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. San Francisco ranks 1070th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Francisco's White population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of San Francisco's population has decreased from 39.1% to 36.8%.

San Francisco is more White than neighboring Marin City (26.4% White). San Francisco is less White than neighboring Stinson Beach (94.9% White), Muir Beach (88.7% White), Bolinas (79.1% White), and Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (76.2% White).

San Francisco's Black Population

38,925 residents of San Francisco, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Francisco is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. San Francisco ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Francisco's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Black residents' share of San Francisco's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.7%.

San Francisco is more Black than neighboring Stinson Beach (0% Black), Muir Beach (0% Black), Bolinas (0% Black), and Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (1.3% Black). San Francisco is less Black than neighboring Marin City (31.1% Black).

San Francisco's Asian Population

290,030 residents of San Francisco, or 34.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Francisco is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. San Francisco ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Francisco's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Asian residents' share of San Francisco's population has increased from 33.7% to 34.9%.

San Francisco is more Asian than neighboring Stinson Beach (0% Asian), Muir Beach (0% Asian), Bolinas (0.7% Asian), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (7.1% Asian), and Marin City (19.4% Asian).

San Francisco's Hispanic Population

134,659 residents of San Francisco, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Francisco is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. San Francisco ranks 1015th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Francisco's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of San Francisco's population has increased from 15.6% to 16.2%.

San Francisco is more Hispanic than neighboring Stinson Beach (5.1% Hispanic), Muir Beach (0% Hispanic), Bolinas (12.8% Hispanic), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (7.6% Hispanic), and Marin City (15% Hispanic).

San Francisco's Native American/Other Population

10,735 residents of San Francisco, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Francisco is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. San Francisco ranks 763rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Francisco's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Francisco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

San Francisco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stinson Beach (0% Native American/Other), Bolinas (0.1% Native American/Other), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (1.2% Native American/Other), and Marin City (0.4% Native American/Other). San Francisco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Muir Beach (3.5% Native American/Other).

San Francisco's Multiracial Population

50,239 residents of San Francisco, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Francisco is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Francisco ranks 671st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Francisco's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of San Francisco's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.1%.

San Francisco is more Multiracial than neighboring Stinson Beach (0% Multiracial). San Francisco is less Multiracial than neighboring Muir Beach (7.7% Multiracial), Bolinas (7.2% Multiracial), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (6.7% Multiracial), and Marin City (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.