South San Francisco, CA — Church Planting

This area covers approximately 4 x 9 miles south of San Francisco. It includes the cities of South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, and Burlingame.

The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 149,000 people. Minor population growth is expected to continue in this area. In 2000 the area was 23% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 23% Asian. In 1990, 30% of the population was 25 or under.

The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades, transportation, and manufacturing. The area is a center for biotechnology: giant Genentech employs around 3,500.

In 1990 the median home price was about $319,000. There were about 31,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $800. The average home was built in 1958. There was an average of 2.57 people per household.

In 1990, 24% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.

According to the current directories there may be 2 or 3 Southern Baptist churches in the area.

For further information:

You can easily find general 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For precise growth projections, check the California state data center website.

Map of Area | Map of South San Francisco

Total 2000 Population 149,226   1990 Census Housing  
Hispanic 34,004 22.80% Median housing value $319,252
Black 2,981 2.00% Housing units 31,440
Asian 34,616 23.20% Average home built in 1958
Speak English only 66%   Average monthly rent $805
      Average household size 2.57
Population Trends        
1970 130,630   1990 Census Education  
1980 131,078 0.30% Undergrad or grad degrees 23.95%
1990 139,078 6.10%    
2000 149,226 7.30% 1990 Census Age  
      Population 25 and under 30.22%
1990 Employment by Industry        
Retail trades 17.48%      
Transportation 10.45%      
Manufacturing 9.68%      
Median household income $44,125      

Zip codes: 94010, 94030, 94066, 94080