Population – Chapter 4
The City is the second most densely populated city in the U.S.-–16,000 people per square mile. It is considered a metropolitan area with a population of less than 1 million. It has had a steady rate of increase since its incorporation to the U.S., the biggest population increase corresponding the Baby Boom of the 1950s. Since, it nearly has had zero population growth. The population is pretty much 50/50 whites/non-white, with Chinese being the largest ethnic group.
The City is still a center of banking. In addition to this, there are many tertiary activities as well as quaternary activities, with tourism being one of the major players in its economy and a rise in biotechnology and biomedical research centers.
Amenities
Because the City’s major economy is tourism, you can find some of the best entertainment and centers for shopping. Its public transportation is one of the best anywhere, which enhances its tourist trade. Some of the best centers for shopping are Union Square, near the Financial District and Fisherman’s Warf. These two districts are located right off the Bay Bridge, in the North East side of town. Chinatown is another popular tourist attraction, the cable cars, Lombard Street (the windiest street ever), Alcatraz, numerous museums and performing art centers like the historic Fillmore (made famous by Billy Graham, evangelist, but legendary bands such as Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin have performed here) or Cow Palace (another place of performing legends like The Beatles, Kiss, and Elvis). And two famous sports arenas: Candlestick Park (49ers) and AT&T Park (Giants).
Golden Gate Park and the beaches are also wonderful attractions to visit, with some of the most breathtaking hiking trails along the sea cliffs and different unique gardens.
