South San Francisco is a city located in San Mateo County California. South San Francisco has a 2024 population of 62,196. South San Francisco is currently declining at a rate of -1.47% annually and its population has decreased by -5.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,902 in 2020.
The average household income in South San Francisco is $166,256 with a poverty rate of 6.76%. The median age in South San Francisco is 42.3 years: 41.5 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South San Francisco was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 28,501 | 43.45% |
| White | 19,060 | 29.06% |
| Other race | 8,731 | 13.31% |
| Two or more races | 7,153 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,256 | 1.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 513 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 382 | 0.58% |
Asian
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,036 | 2.93 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 11,866 | 3.49 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 6,213 | 1.45 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Female | 2,568 | 3.55 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Male | 1,389 | 3.66 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,140 | 4.37% |
| Associates Degree | 4,775 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,114 | 26.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,159 | 12.58% |
| High School Graduate | 9,940 | 20.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,587 | 7.33% |
| Some College | 9,230 | 18.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22,249 | 20,318 | 11,976 |
| Hispanic | 12,511 | 9,587 | 2,267 |
| White | 11,755 | 11,038 | 4,420 |
| Other Race | 5,868 | 4,250 | 777 |
| 2+ Races | 4,258 | 3,722 | 1,025 |
| Black | 1,151 | 1,061 | 263 |
| Native American | 321 | 285 | 111 |
| Islander | 289 | 269 | 61 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,840 | $85,019 | $83,252 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,934 | $116,715 | $117,247 |
| High School Graduate | $45,013 | $51,593 | $33,220 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,212 | $40,327 | $23,206 |
| Overall | $64,205 | $66,740 | $59,719 |
| Some College | $59,915 | $65,201 | $54,336 |
$64,205
Average Earnings
$66,740
Average Male
$59,719
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.14% of South San Francisco residents speak only English, while 51.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 26.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,057 | 2,083 | 10.93% |
| White | 14,240 | 1,027 | 7.21% |
| Other | 8,727 | 1,000 | 11.46% |
| Asian | 28,430 | 941 | 3.31% |
| Multiple | 7,114 | 896 | 12.59% |
| Black | 1,243 | 176 | 14.16% |
| Islander | 513 | 73 | 14.23% |
6.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.9%
Male Poverty Rate
8.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South San Francisco is Islander, with 14.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South San Francisco is Asian, with 3.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.89% |
| High School | 8.04% |
| Some College | 6.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.29% |
| Female Employed | 4.1% |
| Male Employed | 2.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,181 | $165,362 |
| Households | $127,062 | $166,256 |
| Married Families | $156,764 | $181,733 |
| Non Families | $86,537 | $157,669 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,768
Number of Veterans
1,686
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 577 |
| First Gulf War | 321 |
| Second Gulf War | 245 |
| Korea | 127 |
| World War II | 52 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 616 |
| 35 to 54 | 489 |
| 65 to 74 | 374 |
| 55 to 64 | 200 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 832 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 661 | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 1.67% |
| Black | 110 | 9.08% |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 38 | 9.95% |
| Other Race | 35 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.4%
Born in South San Francisco
61.1%
Native Born
38.9%
Foreign Born
11.15%
Non Citizen
27.76%
Naturalized
61.1% of South San Francisco residents were born in the United States, with 50.4% having been born in California. 11.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 57,564 | -927 | -1.58% |
| 2028 | 58,491 | -926 | -1.56% |
| 2027 | 59,417 | -926 | -1.53% |
| 2026 | 60,343 | -927 | -1.51% |
| 2025 | 61,270 | -926 | -1.49% |
| 2024 | 62,196 | -927 | -1.47% |
| 2023 | 63,123 | 50 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 63,073 | -743 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 63,816 | -2,086 | -3.17% |
| 2020 | 65,902 | -907 | -1.36% |
| 2019 | 66,809 | -22 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 66,831 | -180 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 67,011 | -136 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 67,147 | 19 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 67,128 | 477 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 66,651 | 519 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 66,132 | 839 | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 65,293 | 1,017 | 1.58% |
| 2011 | 64,276 | 602 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 63,674 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 60,552 | 6,240 | 11.49% |
| 1990 | 54,312 | 4,919 | 9.96% |
| 1980 | 49,393 | 2,747 | 5.89% |
| 1970 | 46,646 | 7,228 | 18.34% |
| 1960 | 39,418 | 20,067 | 103.7% |
| 1950 | 19,351 | 12,722 | 191.91% |
| 1940 | 6,629 | 436 | 7.04% |
| 1930 | 6,193 | 1,782 | 40.4% |
| 1920 | 4,411 | 2,422 | 121.77% |
| 1910 | 1,989 | -55,575 | -96.54% |