SNAPSHOT
of San Francisco
Despite its relatively small land size, high density, and growing unaffordability, San Francisco
continues to rank among one of the country’s most diverse and economically vibrant cities.
With over a third of San Francisco residents speaking a language other than English, language
access services are critical to ensure full participation by immigrant and monolingual individuals
for whom English is not a primary language. This includes residents as well as those who work in
or travel to the city regularly to conduct business.
35%
Total foreign-born
population in SF
44%
SF residents over the age of 5
who speak a language other
than English at home
864,263
Total population of SF
40+
Languages spoken in
San Francisco
160+
21%
SF residents over the age
of 5 who identify as LEP
Languages spoken in
SF Bay Area
1 in 3 SF Residents Is an Immigrant
With 35 percent of its residents born outside of the U.S., San
Francisco is one of the most culturally and linguistically
diverse cities in the country. This adds to the challenge of
ensuring an equitable delivery of services.
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Source: All data from United States Census Bureau’s 2013-2017 American Community Survey.