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Daly City, California
Daly City, city, in San Mateo County, California. Daly City had 101,261 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 104,901 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 101,964 (±54). GEOID 0617918.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
101,261
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 104,901 · ACS 2020-2024: 101,964 ±54
Median household income
$123,547
±$5,280 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,115,000
±$16,930 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,551
±$88 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Daly City and what county is it in?
Daly City is a city in San Mateo County, California. It covers 7.7 square miles of land, 13,713 residents per square mile in 2020.
Daly City is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Daly City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 101,261 people lived in Daly City on July 1, 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 104,901 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 101,964 (±54).
| Measure | Daly City | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 101,964±54 | 742,340 | −4,713 |
| Households | 32,262±786 | 264,419 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.13±0.08 | 2.76 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 35,922±681 | 287,184 | +2,944 |
Daly City's population since 2000
From 103,621 in 2000 to 101,261 in 2025: down 2.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Daly City as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Daly City?
The median resident of Daly City is 42.6 years old; 14.4% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 59.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.5%. 49.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Daly City | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6±0.9 | 40.9 | +2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 14.4%±0.7 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±1.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 50.2%±1.0 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.5%±1.8 pts | 24.9% | −2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 11.9%±1.3 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 59.2%±2.0 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 49.7%±1.8 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 59.3%±1.8 pts | 45.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6%±0.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0%±1.2 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.9%±1.8 pts | 53.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1%±0.8 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0%±1.4 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Daly City earn?
Half of Daly City's 32,262 households earn less than $123,547 a year (±$5,280), against $158,855 in San Mateo County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $116,362 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,185 after inflation. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Daly City | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,547±$5,280 | $158,855 | +$7,185 |
| Mean household income | $153,905±$6,425 | $231,822 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,863±$1,906 | $84,288 | +$5,753 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7%±1.2 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.0%±4.1 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7%±1.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4%±1.2 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7%±1.2 pts | 95.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Daly City?
Owners occupy 60.2% of Daly City's occupied homes and renters 39.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,115,000 by its owner (±$16,930). The median renter pays $2,551 a month including utilities, and 48.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Daly City | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,115,000±$16,930 | $1,559,600 | +$150,874 |
| Median gross rent | $2,551±$88 | $2,922 | −$181 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.2%±4.3 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,614±$135 | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.2%±2.2 pts | 58.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.8%±2.2 pts | 41.5% | – |
| Housing units | 35,922±681 | 287,184 | +2,944 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.9%±1.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.3%±1.7 pts | 55.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.9%±1.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4%±1.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Daly City building?
Builders took permits for 244 new housing units in Daly City in 2025 (27 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 10 of 12 months), 2.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Daly City work and get to work?
55.5% of Daly City's workers drive alone and 15.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Daly City | San Mateo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.6%±1.3 pts | 67.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±0.9 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 55.5%±2.0 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2%±1.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 11.8%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.2%±1.3 pts | 24.3% | +12.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min±1.0 | 26.4 min | −2.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Daly City?
21 census tracts lie mostly in Daly City, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $82,232 (Tract 6013.01) to $190,081 (Tract 6015.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6014San Mateo County | 7,613 | $118,712 |
| Tract 6008San Mateo County | 7,393 | $91,042 |
| Tract 6010San Mateo County | 7,500 | $126,406 |
| Tract 6011San Mateo County | 6,162 | $161,439 |
| Tract 6016.03San Mateo County | 5,905 | $108,476 |
| Tract 6016.05San Mateo County | 5,700 | $142,406 |
| Tract 6015.01San Mateo County | 5,436 | $190,081 |
| Tract 6015.02San Mateo County | 5,046 | $101,563 |
| Tract 6002San Mateo County | 5,004 | $144,000 |
| Tract 6004.02San Mateo County | 4,510 | $146,161 |
| Tract 6006San Mateo County | 4,480 | $100,240 |
| Tract 6005.02San Mateo County | 4,196 | $136,182 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Daly City) · Census block assignment files
How does Daly City compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Daly City is the 337th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 76th-most populous of 483 in California.
Daly City ranks 261st of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 76th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 339th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 261st | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 385th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 182nd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 182nd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 611th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 371st | 988 |
| Median age | 398th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 673rd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 441st | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 456th | 1,069 |
Daly City's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Daly City with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Daly City?
Every figure for Daly City on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Daly City are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Daly City.