San Francisco, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of San Francisco, California is 836,321 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest city in the United States and the 4th-largest in California. The median household income is $141,446, the median home value is $1,380,500, and the median age is 39.7.
The population has grown 2.7% since 2010 (805,505 → 827,526).
836,321
Population
17914
People / sq mi
$141,446
Median Income
$1,380,500
Median Home Value
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San Francisco covers 46.7 sq mi of land at 17914 people per square mile.
About San Francisco, CA
San Francisco stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 17,914 people per square mile. With 836,321 residents, San Francisco is a city in California. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in California in the country, at #4 by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $141,446, above the US median of $78,538. About 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,380,500, with typical rent around $2,419.
College attainment is above the local norm at 60.1%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 27.5% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in San Francisco: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
San Francisco city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of San Francisco city had a population of 805,505 in 2010 and 827,526 in 2024, a 2.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 881,549 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.21%.
827,526
Population (2024)
805,505
Population (2010)
881,549
Peak (2019)
0.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 805,505 |
| 2011 | 815,650 |
| 2012 | 828,876 |
| 2013 | 839,572 |
| 2014 | 850,750 |
| 2015 | 863,010 |
| 2016 | 871,512 |
| 2017 | 878,040 |
| 2018 | 880,696 |
| 2019 | 881,549 |
| 2020 | 874,826 |
| 2021 | 815,498 |
| 2022 | 814,176 |
| 2023 | 819,151 |
| 2024 | 827,526 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$141,446
Median Household Income
$90,285
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,380,500
Median Home Value
$2,419
Median Rent
38.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.8%
High School+
60.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
21.4%
Drive Alone
28.6%
Public Transit
27.5%
Work From Home
31.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.2%
Foreign Born
56.6%
Non-English at Home
2.6%
Veterans
11.2%
With Disability
96.5%
Health Insurance
96.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 26.7% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.6% |
| Information | 8.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5.1% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.9% |
| Public Administration | 3.6% |
| Construction | 3.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
San Francisco, California has a population of 836,321 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest city in the United States and the 4th-largest in California.
The median household income in San Francisco, California is $141,446, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in San Francisco, California is $1,380,500, with median monthly rent at $2,419 and a homeownership rate of 38.5%.
The median age in San Francisco, California is 39.7 years. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
The population has grown 2.7% since 2010 (805,505 → 827,526).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.