San Francisco, CA Population by Race & Ethnicity

Racial distribution of San Francisco population: 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.
Updated Jul 15, 2024

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, 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).

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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.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

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%
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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.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

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%
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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.

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Notes

The analysis presented in this article is based on estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. While these figures offer valuable insights, they are subject to a margin of error. It is advisable to exercise caution and consider the potential margin of error when interpreting and utilizing this data.

Datasets

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2024
San Francisco, CA Population Breakdown By Race (Excluding Ethnicity) Dataset: Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of San Francisco by race. It includes the population of San Francisco across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of San Francisco across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

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.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the San Francisco
  • Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the San Francisco is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of San Francisco total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for San Francisco Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

San Francisco, CA Non-Hispanic Population Breakdown By Race Dataset: Non-Hispanic Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of San Francisco by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of San Francisco across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of San Francisco across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

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).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the San Francisco
  • Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the San Francisco is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of San Francisco total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for San Francisco Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

San Francisco, CA Hispanic or Latino Population Distribution by Ancestries Dataset : Detailed Breakdown of Hispanic or Latino Origins // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the San Francisco Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of San Francisco, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of San Francisco.

Key observations

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).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

  • Mexican
  • Puerto Rican
  • Cuban
  • Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

  • Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the San Francisco
  • Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the San Francisco is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of San Francisco total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for San Francisco Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

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