Factors Contributing to San Francisco's Population Change

Reductions in immigration from overseas have combined with increased migration out of SF to drive population loss.

San Francisco saw dramatic decreases in net domestic migration and net immigration in the year ending on July 1, 2021.

Estimates run from July 1 to July 1, ending on the year displayed. Negative numbers decreased the city's population, positive numbers increased the city's population. Chart: Noah Baustin Source: California Department of Finance