Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Daly City, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

101,964

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

59.2%60,378

Hispanic/Latino

20.5%20,897

White

11.9%12,144

Two or More

3.6%3,709

Black

2.5%2,568

Other

1.1%1,123

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.9%932

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%213

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%2,380

High School Diploma

17.7%13,813

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%5,816

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%10,284

Associate's Degree

7.7%6,043

Bachelor's Degree

29.8%23,229

Master's Degree

6.2%4,805

Professional Degree

1.9%1,466

Doctorate

1.1%862

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

38.9%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,115,000

Median Renti

$2,551

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.2%19,424

Renter-Occupied

39.8%12,838

Total Units

35,922

Homeownership

60.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%263

$50K–$100K

0.8%163

$100K–$150K

1.7%323

$150K–$200K

0.6%113

$200K–$300K

1.2%239

$300K–$500K

1.8%346

$500K–$1M

27.3%5,305

$1M+

65.2%12,672

Rent Distribution

Under $500

318

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

237

$1,000–$1,250

403

$1,250–$1,500

479

$1,500–$2,000

1,435

$2,000+

9,205

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%86

2010–2019

2.3%810

2000–2009

3.6%1,303

1990–1999

5.2%1,885

1980–1989

10.3%3,702

1970–1979

19.7%7,072

1960–1969

16.9%6,056

1950–1959

24.5%8,807

1940–1949

8.4%3,004

1939 or earlier

8.9%3,197

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63%20,323

Electricity

32.9%10,624

No Fuel

2.3%747

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%400

Other

0.2%73

Solar

0.2%70

Fuel Oil

0%13

Wood

0%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$123,547

Mean Household Incomei

$153,905

Per Capita Incomei

$50,863

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

60,307

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%1,260

$10K–$15K

1.9%610

$15K–$20K

1.4%440

$20K–$25K

1.8%575

$25K–$30K

2.5%798

$30K–$35K

1.9%614

$35K–$40K

2.2%725

$40K–$45K

2.2%712

$45K–$50K

1.4%456

$50K–$60K

3.9%1,256

$60K–$75K

6.6%2,135

$75K–$100K

11.4%3,663

$100K–$125K

9.5%3,073

$125K–$150K

10.1%3,243

$150K–$200K

15.2%4,904

$200K+

24.2%7,798

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

772

Residentsi

1,525

Avg. Tenant Renti

$638/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers133 homes91% occupied$904/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8162 homes100% occupied$474/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC39 homes99% occupied$408/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $123,547/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

88%

Very low income$37K–$62K/yr

10.3%

Low income$62K–$99K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

74.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84.5% of subsidized households are minority

9.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50,66749.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

18,926

China

7,666

Mexico

2,564

Guatemala

1,321

Korea

514

India

493

Canada

205

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

55,523

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

56,806

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,154(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured

Daly City, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026