San Francisco, CA population by race
The table below shows San Francisco's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 356,474 | 41.89% |
| Black or African American | 44,058 | 5.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,725 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 296,122 | 34.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3,312 | 0.39% |
| Some other race | 65,487 | 7.69% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 80,858 | 9.50% |
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San Francisco population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; San Francisco has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that San Francisco's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of San Francisco population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 41.89% are white, 5.18% are Black or African American, 0.56% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 34.80% are Asian, 0.39% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.69% are some other race and 9.50% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
San Francisco, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in San Francisco is White with a population of 356,474 (41.89% of the total population).
San Francisco 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in San Francisco is White with a population of 356,474 (41.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 80,858 (9.50% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Francisco, CA
By ethnicity, 131,517 (15.45% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 719,519 (84.55% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Francisco, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 325,900 (45.29% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
San Francisco, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of San Francisco's Non-Hispanic population.
San Francisco Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 325,900 | 45.29% |
| Black or African American alone | 41,934 | 5.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,758 | 0.24% |
| Asian alone | 294,027 | 40.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 3,010 | 0.42% |
| Some other race alone | 5,959 | 0.83% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 46,931 | 6.52% |
Among the Hispanic population in San Francisco, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 65,389 (49.72% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
San Francisco, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of San Francisco's Hispanic population.
San Francisco Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 65,389 | 49.72% |
| Puerto Rican | 6,022 | 4.58% |
| Cuban | 2,127 | 1.62% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 57,979 | 44.08% |
Things to know
What percentage of San Francisco, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.45% of San Francisco population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in San Francisco, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 65,389 (49.72% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does San Francisco, CA have?
San Francisco, CA has 44,058 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.18% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Francisco is Black.
What is the largest minority group in San Francisco, CA?
With 84.55% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in San Francisco.
That being said, with a 34.80% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in San Francisco.
What is the majority race in San Francisco, CA?
With a population of 356,474 (41.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in San Francisco.
Asians are second largest race in San Francisco, with 34.80% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
