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San Juan Bautista

California · 2,122 residents (2025 est.) · 0.785 sq mi
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San Juan Bautista is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,833. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $785,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,033
+31%since 2000
from 1,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,590 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 1,973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,122 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024San Juan Bautista
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,833
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,355 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,852
+161%since 2000
from $19,882 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−4%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$785,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,889
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+11%since 2000
from 6.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(693)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino47.3%(733)
Asian2.3%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score67%(1,038)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(734)
Black1.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(1,032)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other11.9%(241)
Diversity Score74.7%(1,519)
Diversity Score
75
+12%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 83.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 74.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 24.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Juan Bautista, California?

San Juan Bautista, California has about 2,033 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Juan Bautista, California?

The typical household in San Juan Bautista, California earns about $115,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Juan Bautista, California expensive?

In San Juan Bautista, California, the median home is worth about $785,800, and the typical rent is about $1,889 a month.

How educated are people in San Juan Bautista, California?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in San Juan Bautista, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Juan Bautista, California?

About 7.1% of people in San Juan Bautista, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Juan Bautista, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Juan Bautista, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 462 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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